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Independent-Reading Book Review Rubric 
Students read a book, review the book, and give their opinion about the book. The reviewer summarizes the ideas of the book and recommends or does not recommend this book to another student based on insights he/she may have regarding the book. The student also rates the book on a scale of 1-5.
Rubric Code: HX78X5A
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent - Exceeds

Proficient - Above the Standard

4 pts

Good - Meets

Proficient-Meets the Standard

3 pts

Adequate - Approaches

Below Proficient -Needs Revision to Meet the Standard

2 pts

Falls Below Standards

Substantially below Proficient -Does not meet the Standard<BR>
Need to rewrite

1 pts

Title and Author

Excellent - Exceeds

Includes all the title features in a unique and interesting way.<BR>
*Identifies book title<BR>
*Identifies author(s)
Good - Meets

Includes the title and the author in an acceptable way.
Adequate - Approaches

Includes either the title or the author. One piece is missing.
Falls Below Standards

Missing both the title and the author.
Summary

Excellent - Exceeds

Plot/Storyline is complete and summarizes the entire plot of the story.
The setting and main characters are described in detail.
Good - Meets

Plot/Storyline may be missing one or two features, but still tells the main plot of the story. Setting and characters are described in adequate detail.
Adequate - Approaches

Plot/Storyline is missing events. The entire story is not told. Setting and characters may be missing.
Falls Below Standards

Plot/Storyline is missing, incomplete or overly simple. Setting is not stated and characters are not described.
Personal Response:

Excellent - Exceeds

Reviewer's opinion is strong and obvious to the reader.
Good - Meets

Reviewer's opinion is clear.
Adequate - Approaches

Reviewer's opinion is not always clear.
Falls Below Standards

Reviewer's Opinion is not present or clear.
Character Analysis

Excellent - Exceeds

Interpretation of the character is accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references.
Good - Meets

Interpretation of the characer is accurate and based on logical textual references.
Adequate - Approaches

Interpretation of the character is mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references.
Falls Below Standards

Interpretation of the character is inaccurate and based on random textual references.
Conventions

Excellent - Exceeds

Few or no errors in conventions. All quoted text is cited correctly.
Good - Meets

One or two low-level errors in conventions that do not detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding. Most quoted text is cited correctly.
Adequate - Approaches

A few errors in conventions may detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding. The writer made an overall attempt and/or some quoted text is cited correctly.
Falls Below Standards

Too many errors in conventions detract from the reviewer's opinion and is very confusing. Citations were not attempted.



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  • persuasive, opinion, convincing, analysis, hooks the reader,

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