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Critical Book Review 
Critical Book Review
Students chose a book to read independently and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, theme, and the relation the student finds to his/her own context.
Rubric Code: KXB2623
By windyru
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Expert

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Apprentice

2 pts

Novice

1 pts

Introduction

Expert

The author, title, genre, setting, and basic problem are clearly described and complete sentences are used.
Proficient

The author, title, genre, and setting are described but no other information is provided.
Apprentice

At least two details are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided in a sentence or two.
Novice

Three or more details are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence.
Characters

Expert

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and are described. Their roles in the story are clear.
Proficient

The most important characters are mentioned and described but their roles may not be clear.
Apprentice

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

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

Expert

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.
Proficient

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.
Apprentice

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

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

Expert

The review provides a clear recommendation statement. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Proficient

The review provides a clear recommendation statement. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Apprentice

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

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Organization

Expert

Provides an organizing structure that includes paragraphs that creatively engages the reader and provides a strong conclusion.
Proficient

Provides an organizing structure that includes paragraphs that engage the reader and provides a conclusion.
Apprentice

Provides an organizing structure with very few paragraphs that may lack engagement or a conclusion.
Novice

Provides an organizing structure with just one paragraph.
Conventions

Expert

Contains few, if any, errors, in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Proficient

Contains some grammatical, mechanics, and spelling errors that do not interfere with the meaning.
Apprentice

Contains several errors that may interfere with the meaning.
Novice

Contains many errors that interfere with meaning.



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