Book Review

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Lead
The lead was dull and did not pull reader into the piece. The lead was difficult to identify and was ineffective.
The lead was easy to identify, but did lack focus. The lead did not grab reader's attention and was ineffective.
The lead was focused and easy to identify. The lead was effective and served its purpose.
The lead grabbed the reader's attention and pulled him/her into the piece. The lead was powerful, memorable and extremely effective.
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Brief Summary
Summary was not present in the review.
Summary was a simple list of events/facts from the book. Summary did not leave reader with any questions or interest in reading the book.
Summary was able to briefly describe the major events from the book.
Summary was short and to the point. The summary piqued the reader' interest and made the reader want to check out the book.
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Evaluation/Critique
Evaluation of the book was not present in the piece.
Evaluation was short and did not use specific examples and details from the book. Questions were not answered in this section of the review. A recommendation was not given.
Evaluation provided some examples and details from the book. Some questions were answered, but not enough to pique reader's interest. A recommendation was given with support.
Evaluation/critique used specific details from the book and was focused. Specific questions were answered and examples from the book were used effectively. A recommendation was given with strong support.
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Conventions
The conclusion was not present. The paper just ended!
Conclusion was present, but lacked focus.
The conclusion was focused and easy to identify. The conclusion was effective and served its purpose.
The conclusion left the reader wanting more from the book. It discussed the author's purpose and ended with a strong statement about the book.
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