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Book Review Rubric 
Book Review Rubric
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. Students will decide which type of book report they would like to do: paper, powerpoint, website, imovie, or performance.
Rubric Code: NX8B972
By mihsrubric
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Advanced

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Basic

6 pts

Below Basic

4 pts

Introduction

Advanced

Introduction is engaging, states the title and author, and provides relevant background information to the audience. The writer makes a clear claim about their position on the novel.
Proficient

Introduction is clear, but could be more engaging. Title and author are both listed immediately. The writer makes a claim about their position on the novel.
Basic

Introduction includes title and author, but does not immediately pull the reader in. The writer does not make a clear claim on their position on the novel.
Below Basic

Introduction is not engaging. Title and author may or may not be included. The writer does not make a claim or take a position on their novel.
Plot

Advanced

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

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.
Basic

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

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

Advanced

The writer clearly and thoroughly supports their claim with strong and convincing evidence about the authors writing style, originality, and overall presentation.
Proficient

The writer supports their claim with strong and convincing evidence about the authors writing style, originality, and overall presentation.
Basic

The writer does not fully support their claim with strong and convincing evidence about the authors writing style, originality, and overall presentation.
Below Basic

The writer does not support their claim with strong and convincing evidence about the authors writing style, originality, and overall presentation.
Recommendation

Advanced

The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/support. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Proficient

The review provides a clear recommendation statement but without sufficient rationale. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Basic

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

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Conventions

Advanced

Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Error free.
Proficient

Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) A few errors.
Basic

Provides evidence of a limited command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors in most sections.
Below Basic

Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors throughout.



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