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Book Reviews - Displayed

This rubric includes essential ideas to include when recommending a fiction or nonfiction book. They are designed for display with photo of the reviewer or as an online catalog review.

Rubric Code: MC67BB

By schlakeam

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 6-8

Book Review
	Exceeds Standards 10 pts	Meets Standards 8 pts	Below Standards 6 pts
Introduction	Exceeds Standards A hook was used in the introduction to draw the readers into the review. Clearly wrote the genre, author, title, publisher, and length of book.	Meets Standards Clearly wrote the genre, author, title, publisher and why the book was selected.	Below Standards Did not include some of the Introduction items - genre, author, title, publisher, and why the book was selected.
Summary of Book	Exceeds Standards Character trait was clearly explained with supporting details. The problem is exactly stated and does not give away the ending.	Meets Standards Character traits are mentioned and briefly explained . The problem was stated, but not explained.	Below Standards The character traits are unclear and have no supporting details. The explanation of the problem<BR> is not clear.
Evaluation/Opinion	Exceeds Standards Your opinion of the book is clearly stated. You include a statements explaining whether others may or may not be interested in this book. It is evident whether or not you would read another book by this author.	Meets Standards Your opinion of the book is stated. Recommendation is unclear about whether others will want to read this book or if you would read other books by the author.	Below Standards Your opinion about the book is not stated clearly and no recommendation is clearly given.
Rate the Book Author information given in review. Assign the number of stars book earned.	Exceeds Standards Rating is very clear using descriptive words about author's success.<BR> Stars were assigned.	Meets Standards Rating and the author's success is unclear. <BR> Stars were assigned.	Below Standards Rating and the author's success is unclear. <BR> Stars were not assigned.
Writing Process	Exceeds Standards The review flows smoothly with active, interesting words and events. Sentences are organized using main events and active, interesting words. Ideas flow smoothly.	Meets Standards Some main events and some interesting words are used. The writing does flow smoothly.	Below Standards Few main events and few interesting words are used. The writing does not flow smoothly.
Mechanics	Exceeds Standards There are no errors using mechanics, usage, and grammar. No spelling errors.	Meets Standards There are a few errors using grammar, mechanics and spelling.	Below Standards There are many errors using grammar, mechanics, and spelling incorrectly.

Keywords:

book, reviews. reports

Subjects:

English

Types:

Reading

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