Book Review Rubric
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Criteria
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Summary
Few of the important parts of the story are included in the summary. Events may be out of chronological order.
Some of the important parts of the story are included in the summary. Events may be out of chronological order
Most of the important parts of the story are included in the summary. Events are in chronological order.
All of the important parts of the story are included in the summary. Events are in chronological order.
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Added interest in writing (adding suspense, using a cliffhanger, starting with a hook, favorite part)
Few required elements of a book review have been included. A cliffhanger has not been used. The reviewer's favorite part has not been included.
Some required elements of a book review have been included. Some suspense has been added through the use of a cliffhanger. The reviewer's favorite part may be included.
The required elements of a book review have been included. Suspense has been added through the use of a cliffhanger. A "hook" may have been used to interest the reader. The reviewer's favorite part has been included. Personal connections have been included.
All required elements of a book review have been included. Suspense has been added through the use of a cliffhanger. A "hook" has been used to interest the reader. The reviewer's favorite part has been included. Personal connections have been included.
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Recommendation
No recommendation has been included, using the information listed on the checklist (e.g., age, gender, why that group would enjoy the book.)
A recommendation has been included, but doesn't include the information included on the checklist (e.g., age, gender, why that group would enjoy the book.)
A recommendation has been included, using the information listed on the checklist (e.g., age, gender, why that group would enjoy the book.)
A thorough recommendation has been included, using the information listed on the checklist (e.g., age, gender, why that group would enjoy the book.)
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Grammar, spelling, punctuation
Common grammar and punctuation guidelines have not been applied. Few familiar words are spelled correctly.
Some common grammar and punctuation guidelines have been applied. Some familiar words are spelled correctly.
Most common grammar and punctuation guidelines have been applied. Most familiar and unfamiliar words are spelled correctly.
Most/all common grammar and punctuation guidelines have been applied. All familiar and most unfamiliar words are spelled correctly.
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