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Book Summary & Review Book Summary & Review Summary and review of a summer reading book Rubric Code: Q823W2 By mhilken Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Bookt Summary/Review
	Poor 2 pts	Fair 5 pts	Good 7 pts
Book Chosen	Poor The novel read by the student is written on a reading level far below the student's reading ability.	Fair The novel read by the student is recognized as an award-winning piece of literature written on an adult level.	Good The novel read by the student is recognized as a classic piece of literature and challenges the student's higher level thinking skills.
Content: Main Event	Poor The writing does not give enough information to adequately explain the main plot and important subplots.	Fair The writing gives some information about the main plot and important subplots.	Good The writing effectively summarizes the main plot and important subplots.
Characters	Poor Two characters are analyzed and their importance to the story is evident.	Fair Three characters are analyzed and their importance to the story is evident.	Good Four or more characters in the story are analyzed and their connection to the plot is made evident.
Paragraphing	Poor No attempt at paragraphing was made.	Fair There are a few paragraphs in the writing, but the student shows a lack of knowledge of when to begin a new paragraph.	Good Paragraphing is correct throughout the writing.
Conventions	Poor There are severe spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors.	Fair There are several spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors.	Good There are very few spelling, grammar, and/or punctuation errors.
Essential parts of an essay	Poor The writing lacks either an introduction or a conclusion	Fair There are both an introduction and a conclusion but they could be improved.	Good A well-written introduction and conclusion are contained in the writing.
Format	Poor The writing is not typed with double-spacing, 12 pt. font or written in black ink with double-spacing.	Fair The writing is double-spaced but the font is not 12 pt.or the font is difficult to read.	Good The writing is double-spaced, written in a 12 pt. font that is easy to read.
Critical Review	Poor The writer does not express his/her opinion about the book before concluding the essay.	Fair The writer gives a very brief opinion about the book within the essay.	Good The writer gives an excellent opinion about the book that is synthesized within the essay.