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Book Review Rubric

Using a text, students write a book review using a scaffold. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, device identification and recommendation.

Rubric Code: EX36A47

By kfiel27

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Book Report
	A 20 pts	B 15 pts	C 10 pts	D 5 pts	E 2 pts
Title/Author Paragraph	A The first paragraph identifies title, author and illustrator (if applicable).The first sentence is attention-getting. The paragraph includes publication information and genre. Two tier words included.	B The first paragraph identifies title, author and illustrator (if applicable). The paragraph includes publication information and genre.	C The first paragraph identifies title, author and illustrator (if applicable). The paragraph includes some information about the publication and/or genre.	D Title and/or author are mentioned. An attempt at other information is included.	E The title is mentioned but there is no mention of the author. No other correct information is included.
Plot	A The plot description 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.	B The plot description is easy to follow. A bit more information should have been given or too much has been provided. The description lacks interest.	C The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring.	D The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.	E Minimal attempt to discuss the plot.
Statement of Theme	A The theme is identified and supporting detailed evidence is provided.	B The theme is identified and some evidence is provided	C The theme is identified. Limited evidence is provided.	D There is an attempt to identify the theme.	E No attempt at identifying the theme.
Character Analysis	A The most important characters' traits and roles are described. Relationships between characters are clear. Precise supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	B The most important characters' traits and roles are described. Relationships are discussed. Supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	C The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear. Some supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	D Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.	E The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
Device identification	A Figurative language is identified and discussed. Literary techniques which create mood and imagery are discussed with supporting examples provided.	B Figurative language is identified and discussed. Literary techniques which create mood and imagery are discussed.	C Figurative language is identified and discussed.	D Limited literary devices are discussed.	E No literary devices are identified.
Recommendation	A The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/support. Persuasive language is used. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.	B The review provides a suitable recommendation statement with some reasons/support. Some evidence of persuasive language used. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.	C The review provides an adequate recommendation statement but without sufficient rationale. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.	D The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."	E No recommendation provided.
Conventions	A Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Mainly error free.	B Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) A few minor errors.	C Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Some errors in most sections.	D Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors throughout.	E Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalisation, punctuation and spelling). Errors throughout and difficult to read.

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literature reading book review writing

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English

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