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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.
Rubric Code: UX387A2
By devittj
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 4

20 pts

Level 3

15 pts

Level 2

10 pts

Level 1

5 pts

Elements

Level 4

All elements of the presentation are included and throughly completed.
Level 3

Most elements of the presentation are included and throughly completed.
Level 2

Some elements of the presentation are included and adequately completed.
Level 1

None of the elements of the presentation are included.
Characters

Level 4

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
Level 3

The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.
Level 2

Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.
Level 1

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

Level 4

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.
Level 3

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.
Level 2

The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.
Level 1

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

Level 4

The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/support. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Level 3

The review provides a clear recommendation statement but without sufficient rationale. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Level 2

The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."
Level 1

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Conventions

Level 4

Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Error free.
Level 3

Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) A few errors.
Level 2

Provides evidence of a limited command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors in most sections.
Level 1

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



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