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Book Review Rubric 
Book Review Rubric
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Rubric Code: M3XB88
By eileenqueen
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Proficient

20 pts

Good

15 pts

Basic

10 pts

Under Developed

5 pts

Content

Proficient

Introduces the book's title, author and main character in the first two sentences.
Presents a concise but sufficient summary of the plot. Includes information about the work's setting and the main character's problem or goal.
Good

Introduces at least 2 of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author and/or main character.
Presents a general summary of the plot. Includes some information about the book's setting or the main character's problem or goal.
Basic

Introduces at least one of the following in the first two sentences: the book's title, author or main character.
Presents a vague summary of the plot.
Little or no information is including about the setting or the main character's problem or goal.
Under Developed

The title, author and/or main character are not included.
Presents little or no summary of the book.
The setting is not discussed.
The main characters' problem or goal are not discussed.
Critique

Proficient

The reviewer reacts to 3 of the follow aspects of the book: the theme, the author's intent, how well the book it is written, or the overall success or failure of the book.
Provides 3 or more details from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 4 lines long.
Good

The reviewer reacts to 2 aspects of the book such as theme and the author's intent (see "Proficient" list of aspects).
Provides at least 2 details from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 3 lines long.
Basic

The review discusses only 1 aspect of the book such as themes (see "Proficient" list of aspects).
Provides 1 or more details
Provides at least 1 detail from the book to support the critique.
Critique is at least 2 lines long.
Under Developed

The review states a basic opinion based on personal feeling of "I liked it" or "I hated it" and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on specific aspects of the book (see "Proficient" list of aspects). Does not provide details from the book to support the critique.
Organization

Proficient

The review is organized in a completely logical sequence and is easy to follow.
There is a smooth flow from one idea to the next.
There is a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
Good

The review is organized in a sequence that is fairly easy to follow.
Most ideas flow smoothly.
There is an introduction, body and conclusion.
Basic

The review has some structure but lacks a sense of flow and transition from one idea to the next.
One of the following may be missing from the review: an introduction, body, or conclusion.
Under Developed

The review lacks organization and structure.
Ideas are presented in a scattered, disorganized manner.
There is no clear introduction, body or conclusion.
Length

Proficient

Summary is at least 20 lines long and 300+ words. (Word document using 1.25" margins and #12 Times New Roman font).
Good

Summary is at least 10 lines long and 200-299 words. (Word document using 1.25" margins and #12 Times New Roman font).
Basic

Summary is at least 10 lines long and 100 to 199 words. (Word document using 1.25" margins and #12 Times New Roman font).
Under Developed

The summary is less than 10 lines long and less than 100 words. (Word document using 1.25" margins and #12 Times New Roman font).
Mechanics

Proficient

The reviewer uses grammatically correct sentences with subject/verb agreement.
Uses a variety of sentence types.
Uses precise evaluative vocabulary.
Makes very few punctuation errors.
0-2 spelling errors.
Good

The reviewer uses grammatically correct sentences with subject/ verb agreement.
Uses some evaluative vocabulary.
Makes some punctuation errors.
3-5 spelling errors.
Basic

There are 1-2 incomplete sentences, fragments or run-on sentences.
The reviewer uses limited vocabulary.
Makes a number of punctuation errors.
6-8 spelling errors.
Under Developed

There are more than 2 incomplete sentences, fragments or run-on sentences.
The reviewer makes numerous punctuation errors that create confusion.
Over 9 spelling errors.
Completion of Assignment

Proficient

Review is turned in early or on time.
Thoroughly addresses all requirements of the assignment.
Good

Review is turned in on time.
Addresses all the requirements of the assignment.
Basic

Review is turned late in the period on the day it was due or is turned in one day late.
Does not address all the requirements of the assignment.
Under Developed

Review is turned in more than one day late or not at all.
Does not address the requirements of the assignment.



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