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Independent Reading Book Review 
This rubric is for a book review based on a selection from the student's independent reading books.
Rubric Code: XCC39W
By lloran
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Independent Reading Book Review
  Beginning the Learning Goal

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Approaching the Learning Goal

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Meeting the Learning Goal

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Exceeding the Learning Goal

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Introduction 1 paragraph

Beginning the Learning Goal

Does not introduce the book or include a clear opinion. The author and the title of the book might not be included.
Approaching the Learning Goal

Introduces the book, but may not contain a clear opinion (thesis). The author and the title of the book are included.
Meeting the Learning Goal

Introduces the book, making a clear attempt to hook a reader. It contains the author's opinion (a thesis) that will be discussed throughout the review.The author and title of the book are included.
Exceeding the Learning Goal

Introduces the book in an interesting way that hooks the reader.

It clearly shows the author's opinion regarding the book that will be discussed throughout the review. The author and title of the book are included.
Body 2-4 pararaphs

Beginning the Learning Goal

Includes a summary that is too brief or contains spoilers.

May discuss one of the catergories expected, but it is not developed enough.

Does not support with specific references to the text or use any quotes from the book.
Approaching the Learning Goal

Includes summary that may be too simple or too detailed

Discusses at least 1 of the following: Author's Style, Characterization, Themes, Reader's Feelings, Personal or Global Connections, or Comparison to another book/author.

Supports with references to the text, but they might be too general. Quotes used are too long or perhaps out of context.
Meeting the Learning Goal

Contains just the right amount of summary with no spoilers.

Discusses at least 2 of the following: Author's Style, Characterization, Themes, Reader's Feelings, Personal or Global Connections, or Comparison to another book/author.

Supports accurately with specific references to the text and uses at least one brief quote.
Exceeding the Learning Goal

Contains just the right amount of summary with no spoilers.

Discusses at least 2 or 3 of the following: Author's Style, Characterization, Themes, Reader's Feelings, Personal or Global Connections, or Comparison to another book/author.

Supports smoothly and accurately with specific references to the text and uses at least two brief quotes.
Conclusion 1 paragraph

Beginning the Learning Goal

Is not present, or does not contain a recommendation.
Approaching the Learning Goal

May not restate the thesis or contain a recommendation for who should read the book.
Meeting the Learning Goal

Restates the thesis and contains a recommendation regarding the book.
Exceeding the Learning Goal

Restates the thesis and contains recommendations for who should read this book. It may also contain what the reader personally gained from this book. It leaves the reader curious to read the book.
Mechanics & Conventions

Beginning the Learning Goal

Spelling and Grammar may interfere with a smooth reading of the review.

Parenthetical citations are present, but not used accurately.
Approaching the Learning Goal

Spelling and Grammar may interfere with a smooth reading of the review.

Parenthetical citations are present, but not used accurately.
Meeting the Learning Goal

Spelling and Grammar may contain 1 or 2 errors.

Parenthetical citations are used accurately.
Exceeding the Learning Goal

Spelling and Grammar may contain 1 or 2 errors.

Parenthetical citations are used accurately.



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