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Book Review 
Book Review
Now that we have completed the novel, Students read a book and review the book they have read using persuasive language to indicate the reader's opinion about the book. The reviewer summarizes the ideas of the book and recommends or does not recommend this book to another student based on insights he/she may have regarding the book.
Rubric Code: W2XAW22
By isamson
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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  EMERGING

1 pts

DEVELOPING

2 pts

PROFICIENT

3 pts

EXTENDING

4 pts

M. Title & Stars

Rate the novel from
1 star = Would not recommend
2 stars = It was ok
3 starts = I would recommend to a friend
4 stars = I would read this again
EMERGING

Missing all elements (title, author(s), star rating)
DEVELOPING

Missing two elements (title, author(s), star rating)
PROFICIENT

Missing one element (title, author,(s) star rating)
EXTENDING

Identifies book title, author(s) and star rating
N. Plot Analysis

EMERGING

Plot Analysis is missing, incomplete or overly simple.

The analysis and descriptions are unclear and fail to create an opinion about the book.
DEVELOPING

Plot Analysis is missing three or more features and needs to be more persuasive.
PROFICIENT

Plot Analysis may be missing one or two features, but still creates an opinion about the book.
EXTENDING

Plot Analysis is complete and creates a firm opinion about the book.
* Hook - Lead in to the story without Spoilers
* States genre
* Indicates tone or mood of story
*Identifies author's objective and audience
*Evaluates the author's main argument and support of the argument
O. Personal Review

EMERGING

Reviewer's Opinion is not present or clear. The reviewer fails to address their own personal opinion of the novel.
DEVELOPING

Reviewer's Opinion is not always clear, and the review only addresses one personal opinion of the novel.
PROFICIENT

Reviewer's opinion is clear and addresses two personal opinions of the novel.
EXTENDING

Reviewer's opinion is strong and obvious to the reader and addresses more than two opinions of the novel.

Reviewer:
* provides overall likes or dislikes about the book with clear reasons.
*makes an overall recommendation whether to read or not read the book.
* rates the book and explains the rating
P. Strength & Weakness

EMERGING

Strength and Weakness of the novel is missing or not complete.
DEVELOPING

Strength and Weakness is incomplete and/or overly simple or weak.
PROFICIENT

Strength and Weakness are nearly complete. Many features were addressed.
EXTENDING

Strength and Weakness completes the review leaving the reader with a clear opinion about the book. All features were addressed.
CONVENTIONS

Grammar/Spelling
EMERGING

Too many errors in conventions detract from the reviewer's opinion and is very confusing. Citations were not attempted.
DEVELOPING

A few errors in conventions may detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding.
PROFICIENT

One or two low-level errors in conventions that do not detract from the reviewer's opinion and the reader's understanding.
EXTENDING

No errors in conventions.



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  • persuasive, opinion, convincing, analysis, hooks the reader,

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