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Book Review Middle School 
Book Review Middle School
Students chose a book to read independently and then review. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, genre, theme, and writing style.
Rubric Code: YX22527
By cmcapen
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exemplary

10 pts

Proficient

9 pts

Developing

8 pts

Needs Improvement

7 pts

Title/Author Sentence

Exemplary

The first sentence is a creative lead from the leads reviewed in class and the introduction seamlessly mentions the title and author of the book in the lead.
Proficient

Title and author are both listed immediately, and/or there is a lead, but not as seamless sounding as an exemplary example.
Developing

Title and author are not immediately mentioned but may be eventually provided in a sentence or two. Lead may be missing or weak.
Needs Improvement

Title and/or author are not mentioned, or they are written on a separate line instead of in a sentence in the lead. Lead is missing.
Plot

Exemplary

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.
Developing

The plot description is overly complicated, overly simple, or does not make the reader feel curious. Events may also be disorganized.
Needs Improvement

The plot description is minimal, too detailed, or confusing due to disorganization.
Characters

Exemplary

The most important characters are mentioned in the review and described. Relationships between characters are clear. Conflict the character faces is clear and the emotions the main character deals with are clear.
Proficient

The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear and/or the conflict and emotions may be mentioned but in a superficial way that does not clearly demonstrate the relationship between characters, conflict, and /or emotions.
Developing

Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing. Little or no mention of conflict and/or emotions.
Needs Improvement

The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration of a main character is mentioned. Conflict or emotions of the main character are not mentioned.
Recommendation

and Reviewer's Reaction
Exemplary

The review provides a clear recommendation statement with strong reasons/ support for opinion with specific explanations to back up opinion. The book is recommended to specific types of readers.
Proficient

The review provides a clear recommendation statement but without sufficient support. It is assumed that every reader would feel the same about the book.
Developing

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

The review does not include a recommendation statement.
Spelling, Grammar, Mechanics

Exemplary

Provides evidence of a consistent and strong command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) - No errors
Proficient

Provides evidence of an adequate command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling); 1 - 2 errors
Developing

Provides evidence of a limited command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) -- 3 - 4 errors
Needs Improvement

Provides little or no evidence of a command of grade-level conventions (grammar, capitalization, punctuation and spelling) - more than 4 errors or not enough is written to score (under the required amount for the assignment)



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