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Book Review for Newspaper 
Book Review for School Newspaper
Rubric Code: U6XXX2
By MrsArney
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Average

3 pts

Unsatisfactory

2 pts

Weight

(N/A)

Audience and Purpose

Excellent

-The reviewer introduces the book in the opening paragraph and grabs the reader's attention.
-The reviewer's interpretation is based on careful thinking and reading.
-The review includes a logical postive or negative reaction to the book.
Good

-The reviewer introduces the book in the opening paragraph.
-The review includes a positive or negative reaction to the book.
Average

-Presents some background on the work; presents some reactions but does not include a specific positive or negative reaction to the book.
Unsatisfactory

-Presents little or no background on the work; Presents no specific reactions to the book.
Weight

x4
Organization

Excellent

-The body of the review includes support for the reviewer's reaction to the book. Uses the 5 W techniques.
-The review ends with a concluding paragraph.
Good

-Presents points in logical order and connects many to the overall focus. Uses most of the 5 W's in the review.
Average

-Organizes points poorly in places;connects some points to an overall focus. Uses 1 or 2 of the 5 W's.
Unsatisfactory

-Presents information in a scattered, disorganized manner
Weight

x4
Elaboration

Excellent

-Supports reactions and evaluations with descriptive reasons and well-chosen examples

-The reviewer refers to details in the book to support the interpretation.
Good

-Supports reactions and evaluations with specific reasons and at least 3 examples
Average

-Supports some reactions and evaluations with reasons and fewer than 3 examples
Unsatisfactory

-Offers little support for reactions and evaluations. No examples given.
Weight

x4
Use of Language

Excellent

-Shows overall attention to grammar and makes few mechanical errors

-Repetition of words is avoided.
Good

-Shows good sentence structure; makes 3-4 mechanical errors
Average

-Uses overly simple sentence structure and vague descriptive terms;makes 5-7 mechanical errors
Unsatisfactory

-Presents incomplete thoughts;makes more than 7 mechanical errors that create confusion
Weight

x4




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