10 pts
8 pts
7 pts
6 pts
Writer gives a brief summary of topic, including enough info to satisfy; examples and evidence from summary strongly support reviewer’s opinion
Contains exceptional and knowledgeable evaluation of many aspects of topic. Reader would view writer as a recognizable expert.
Review is strongly organized with clear transitions and logical connections that create a sense of being tightly woven together
Writer competently utilized many strategies to persuade the reader of the value of the item being reviewed.
Student made a hghly conscious effort to use subject specific vocabulary. Student sought out interesting and varied vocaulary throughout article.
Every sentence is well constructed with no run-on or fragmented sentences. Each sentence is clear concise and well-developed. Ideas and details are well supported through a varitey of sentence types.