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Grade 7 Book Review Rubric 
Grade 7 Book Review Rubric
Students read a book and review the book they have read using persuasive language to indicate the reader's opinion about the book. The reviewer recommends or does not recommend this book to another student based on insights they may have regarding the book.
Rubric Code: J74CX2
By rosiemo
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Level 4

4 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 1

1 pts

INTRODUCTION

* Hooks the reader
* Presents main idea
* Includes book facts: title, author
* Gives the reason the reviewer selected the book
* States overall opinion of the book
Level 4

Introduction includes 6-7 features or more
Level 3

Introduction includes at least 4-5 features
Level 2

Introduction includes at least 2-3 features
Level 1

Introduction includes no or only 1 feature
CHARACTER ANALYSIS

* States name
* Describes
- physically
- personality
- actions
* Identifies
- purpose/problem
- motivation
- change over time
* Gives opinion of character development
* Describes supporting characters and relationship with main character
Level 4

Character Analysis is complete and creates a firm opinion about the book.
Level 3

Character Analysis may be missing one or two features and still creates an opinion about the book.
Level 2

Character Analysis is missing three or more features and needs to be more persuasive.
Level 1

Character Analysis is missing, incomplete or overly simple.
The analysis and descriptions are unclear and fail to create an opinion about the book.
PLOT/Storyline ANALYSIS

* Hook - Lead in to the story without Spoilers
* States genre
* Provides setting
- Time & Place
- Physical locations
* Indicates tone or mood of story
* States potential lesson learned by reader or characters
Level 4

Plot/Storyline Analysis is complete and creates a firm opinion about the book.
Level 3

Plot/Storyline Analysis may be missing one or two features, but still creates an opinion about the book.
Level 2

Plot/Storyline Analysis is missing three or more features and needs to be more persuasive.
Level 1

Plot/Storyline Analysis is missing, incomplete or overly simple.
The analysis and descriptions are unclear and fail to create an opinion about the book.
OVERALL OPINION about:

* Author's Style or Craft
- use of vocabulary and language
- use of literary devices
* Quality of the writing
* Author's ability to connect with the reader
* Pace of the story
Level 4

Reviewer's Opinion is strong and obvious to the reader and addresses the author's style and craft and quality of writing.
Level 3

Reviewer's Opinion is clear, however, the review may not address all the features of author's style and craft.
Level 2

Reviewer's Opinion is not always clear, and the review does not address all the features of author's style and craft.
Level 1

Reviewer's Opinion is not present or clear. The reviewer fails to address the author's style and craft.
CONCLUSION/RECOMMENDATION

Reviewer:
* provides overall likes or dislikes about the book with clear reasons.
* Shows the popularity or quality of book using statistics, other reviews, awards won
*makes an overall recommendation whether to read or not read the book.
* suggests who would like this book - the suggests a target audience
Level 4

Conclusion completes the review leaving the reader with a clear opinion about the book.
Level 3

Conclusion is nearly complete leaving the reader with a clear opinion about the book.
Level 2

Conclusion is incomplete and overly simple or weak. May or may not leave a clear opinion about the book.
Level 1

Conclusion is missing or not complete. The reviewer's opinion is not clear.
PERSUASIVENESS

Reviewer's
Persuasiveness and Use of Language
* Persuades "Hooks" reader of the review to read the book
* Uses persuasive language
* Uses clear reasoning to explain opinions
Level 4

Reviewer's use of persuasive language is imaginative, exceptional and convincing.
Level 3

Reviewer's use of persuasive language is convincing.
Level 2

Reviewer's use of persuasive language need to be stronger and more convincing.
Level 1

Reviewer does not use persuasive language.
WRITING SKILLS
TEXT STRUCTURES

* add to readability of the text and understanding of the reviewer's opinion.
Paragraphs contain:
* One main idea with clear and meaningful supporting details
* Transition words or phrases to move the reader through the text
Sentences are:
* complete
* varied in length and format
Level 4

Text structures add to the readability and understanding of the reviewer's opinion.
Level 3

Text structures do not detract from the reviewer's opinion, but might be more interesting or readable.
Level 2

Text structures are overly simple and may detract from the reviewer's opinion and confusing the reader.
Level 1

Text structures are missing or underdeveloped and detract from the reviewer's opinion. The reader is confused.
CONVENTIONS

Conventions are correct. Errors do not detract from the reader's understanding of the text.
* Grammar
* Word usage
* Spelling
* Capitalization
* Punctuation
Level 4

Few or no errors in conventions.
Level 3

One or two errors in conventions that do not detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding.
Level 2

A few errors in conventions may detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding.
Level 1

Too many errors in conventions detract from the reviewer's opinion and is very confusing.



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