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Book Review Rubric

Using a text, students write a book review using a scaffold. The review incorporates information about the book's characters, setting, plot, theme, device identification and recommendation.

Rubric Code: YX5B2WC

By MrsBain2016

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Subject: English

Type: Assessment

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Book Report
	A 20 pts	B 15 pts	C 10 pts	D 5 pts	E 2 pts
Plot	A The plot includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution to the story. Each part is written in its own paragraph and is easily identified.	B The plot includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution to the story. The plot may be missing one of these items or two have been combined into one paragraph instead of a paragraph for each one.	C The plot is brief, completing only the minimum for each component.	D The plot is bulked into one paragraph.	E Minimal attempt to discuss the plot.
Character Analysis	A The most important characters' traits and roles are described. Relationships between characters are clear. Precise supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	B The most important characters' traits and roles are described. Relationships are discussed. Supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	C The most important characters are mentioned and described. Relationships between characters may not be clear. Some supporting evidence is drawn from the text.	D Characters are mentioned. Description of characters is minimal and/or confusing.	E The review does not mention essential characters to the story. No elaboration if a main character is mentioned.
Statement of Theme	A The theme is identified and supporting detailed evidence is provided.	B The theme is identified and some evidence is provided	C The theme is identified. Limited evidence is provided.	D There is an attempt to identify the theme.	E No attempt at identifying the theme.
Figurative Language	A At least 3 examples of figurative language are identified and explanation of their use or meaning is provided.	B At least 3 examples of figurative language are identified.	C Figurative language is identified, but does not provide the type or explanation.	D Limited figurative language examples are discussed.	E No figurative language examples are identified.
Critique	A The critique included opinion of the best part of the book, the surprising events, things that could have been changed, why the book was chosen, and recommendation for others to read.	B The critique included at least 4 of the 5 following items: opinion of the best part of the book, the surprising events, things that could have been changed, why the book was chosen, and recommendation for others to read.	C The critique included at a minimum 3 of the 5 following items: opinion of the best part of the book, the surprising events, things that could have been changed, why the book was chosen, and recommendation for others to read.	D The critique included only 1 or 2 of the 5 following items: opinion of the best part of the book, the surprising events, things that could have been changed, why the book was chosen, and recommendation for others to read.	E No crituqe provided.
Conventions	A There were no errors or evidence of corrections in the reports. Words were well chosen and sentences were concise.	B 1-2 errors occurred in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word, usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or structure. Proof reading evident.	C 3-4 errors occurred in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word, usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or structure. Proof reading inadequate.	D 5-6 errors occurred in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word, usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments, or structure. Proof-reading questionable.	E 7 or more errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, run-on sentences, sentence fragments. No evidence of proof reading.

Keywords:

literature reading book review writing

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English

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