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English IV Independent Reading Book Assessment Rubric 
Independent Reading Critical Book Review - Honors
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. CCSS RL.1-10, W8.9a., and L1ab.2.3,4a.6.
Rubric Code: T8B7B7
By gmccane
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Name_____________
  Advanced=A

Excellent-exceeds more complex learning goal

(N/A)

Proficient=B

Meets average target learning goal

(N/A)

Basic=C

Needs work-simpler learning goal

(N/A)

Below Basic-= D & F

Poor Work-partial success

(N/A)

No Attempt-0

no attempt at assignment

(N/A)

MLA Source Citation
25 pts

1.RL.1-2.10
Advanced=A

Proper MLA format is followed.
25
Proficient=B

MLA format is followed but may have 1-2 errors.
21-24pts
Basic=C

MLA format is attempted but may have 3-5 errors
18-20 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

MLA format is attempted with more than 5 errors. Major errors and omissions are present.
1-17.5
No Attempt-0

0
Theme(s)
50 pts

2.RL2.10
Advanced=A

Determines two or more themes or central ideas of the text and strongly analyzes their development over the course of the book, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis. Provides at least 5 examples of textual evidence to support the claims made.
46.5-50 pts
Proficient=B

Determines one central idea of the text and analyzes its development over the course of the book, including how it interacts and builds on one another to provide a complex analysis. Provide at least 3 examples of textual evidence to support the claims made.
42.5-46 pts
Basic=C

Determines one central idea of the text and analyzes its development over the course of the book, but does not comment on how it interacts and builds on one another to provide a complex analysis. Provide at least 2 examples of textual evidence to support the claims made.
37.5-42 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

Provides little to no information regarding the central idea of the text.
1-36 pts
No Attempt-0

0
Summary
50 pts

3.RL3-4.
Advanced=A

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. 46.5-50 pts
Proficient=B

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.
42.5-46 pts
Basic=C

The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized. Information is mostly plagiarized.
37.5-42 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization or all information is plagiarized.
1-36 pts
No Attempt-0

0
Reading Process
25 pts

4.RL and/or RI 1.2.3.4.5
Advanced=A

The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/support. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
23-25 pts
Proficient=B

The review provides a clear recommendation statement but without sufficient rationale. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
21-22
Basic=C

The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."
18-20 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
1-17.5
No Attempt-0

0
Characterization
50 pts

5.RL5-6.10
Advanced=A

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
46.5-50 pts
Proficient=B

The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.
42.5-46 pts
Basic=C

Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
37.5-42 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
1-36 pts
No Attempt-0

0
Conventions
100 pts

6. L 1.2.3.4
Advanced=A

Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling)
93-100
Proficient=B

Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling)
85-92 pts
Basic=C

Provides evidence of a limited command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling)
75-84 pts
Below Basic-= D & F

Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling)
1-74 pts
No Attempt-0

0



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