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Book Review Rubric

Students chose a book to read in a literature group and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style. Students will discuss, briefly, to the class, their book review.

Rubric Code: TXC5877

By adamcarricato

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: 6-8

Book Review
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Title/Author Sentence	Level 1 Title and/or author are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence.	Level 2 Title and author are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided in a sentence or two.	Level 3 Title and author are both listed immediately, but no other information is provided in that sentence.	Level 4 First sentence listing title and author is attention-getting and provides information in addition to title and author. Includes genre.
Characters	Level 1 The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.	Level 2 Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.	Level 3 The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear.	Level 4 The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear.
Plot	Level 1 The plot description is very minimal, way too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.	Level 2 The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or overly boring. Events may also be disorganized.	Level 3 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.	Level 4 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.
Recommendation If not, provide reasons for not recommending.	Level 1 The review does not include a recommendation statement.	Level 2 The review provides a recommendation statement. However, it is general such as, "This is a good book."	Level 3 The review provides a clear recommendation statement but without sufficient rationale. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.	Level 4 The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/support. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Spelling/Punctuation	Level 1 Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors throughout.	Level 2 Provides evidence of a limited command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Errors in most sections.	Level 3 Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) A few errors.	Level 4 Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) Error free.

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literature reading book review writing

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English

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