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Critical Book Review 
Critical Book Review
Students chose a book to read independently and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style.
Rubric Code: X74W23
By erod196821
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent/Advanced

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Title/Author Sentence

Excellent/Advanced

First sentence listing title and author is attention-getting and provides information in addition to title and author. Includes genre and how it fits.
Acceptable

Title and author are both listed immediately, but no other information is provided in that sentence.
Needs Work

Title and author are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided in a sentence or two.
Poor

Title and/or author are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence.
Characters

Excellent/Advanced

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
Acceptable

The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.
Needs Work

Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
Poor

The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
Plot

Excellent/Advanced

The plot description is brief, does not seem to give away too much, and is clear and easy to follow. After reading the description, the reader feels curious about the plot.
Acceptable

The plot description is brief and easy to follow. A bit more information should have been given or too much has been provided. The description lacks interest.
Needs Work

The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Poor

The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Connections

Excellent/Advanced

The connections for the book seems plausible based upon the other information provided about the book.
Acceptable

The connection made is a connection, but it does not seem to be the best fit for the book.
Needs Work

The connection made is a connection, but it does not fit the book.
Poor

The connection made is not a connection the reader could apply.
Writing Style

Excellent/Advanced

The review provides clear and detailed description of the author's writing style and provides examples, when possible, with quotes.
Answers the question is this good literature?
Acceptable

The review provides clear description of the author's writing style. Examples are provided, but the connection between examples and description is not clear.
Needs Work

The review gives a few points about the author's writing style. However, the style information is general and not unique. Examples are not provided.
Poor

The review gives very minimal information about writing style.
Recommendation

Excellent/Advanced

The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Acceptable

The review provides a clear recommendation statement. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Needs Work

The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."
Poor

The review does not include a recommendation statement.



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