Book Review Rubric

Student Name:___________________________

CATEGORY	A	B	C	D	F
Introduction/summary (first paragraph) 20 points	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is analytic and compelling Effectively summarizes book plot & characters	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is mostly analytic and compelling summarizes book plot & characters (may have 1 error)	5sentences minimum Topic sentence attempts to be analytic (has some glimmerings) and is coherent summarizes book plot & characters (may have 2 errors)	<5sentences Topic sentence conveys the basics of the paragraph topic Somewhat summarizes plot & characters (may have 3 errors)	0-2 sentences OR majority of sentences may be fragments No topic sentence Does not really summarize plot and/or characters
Historical Accuracy (second paragraph) 25 points	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is analytic and compelling Information and details in the paragraph make it clear that the writer has a significant understanding of the time period.	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is mostly analytic and compelling Information and details in the paragraph make it clear that the writer has a fair understanding of the time period.	5sentences minimum Topic sentence attempts to be analytic (has some glimmerings) and is coherent Information and details make it clear that the writer has understood a little of the time period, but may be confused about some things.	<5sentences Topic sentence conveys the basics of the paragraph topic Information and details make it clear that the writer does not have an adequate understanding of the history in the novel.	0-2 sentences OR majority of sentences may be fragments No topic sentence Vague or missing details about book’s connection to the historical period in question
Value to Latin Students (third paragraph) 20 points	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is analytic and compelling Writer clearly connects the book to Latin class with compelling and analytic details	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is mostly analytic and compelling Writer connects the book to Latin class with compelling and/or analytic details, but may waver on 1	5sentences minimum Topic sentence attempts to be analytic (has some glimmerings) and is coherent Writer connects the book to Latin class with appropriate details, but may waver on 2 OR may be inconsistent in analysis	<5sentences Topic sentence conveys the basics of the paragraph topic Writer connects the book to Latin class but is clearly inconsistent in support for connection OR may have details 3 details incorrect OR may be vague about analysis	0-2 sentences OR majority of sentences may be fragments No topic sentence Writer vaguely connects the book to Latin class OR does not do so at all
Personal Opinion (fourth paragraph) 20 points	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is analytic and compelling Personal opinion and recommendation are made with compelling details in a compelling tone.	5 sentences minimum Topic sentence/thesis statement is mostly analytic and compelling Personal opinion and recommendation are made with appropriate details in an appropriate tone.	5sentences minimum Topic sentence attempts to be analytic (has some glimmerings) and is coherent Personal opinion and recommendation are made and include some supporting details.	<5sentences Topic sentence conveys the basics of the paragraph topic Opinion and recommendation are vague with few clear details	0-2 sentences OR majority of sentences may be fragments No topic sentence Opinion and recommendation are confused and incoherent
Grammar & Spelling 7 points	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 5-6 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes 7 or more errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Bibliography 8 points	5 or more sources used Proper MLA format is used All sources are annotated	3-4 sources used Proper MLA format is used (1 error) All sources are annotated	2 sources used Proper MLA format is used (2 errors) most sources are annotated	1 source is used Proper MLA format is used (3 errors) Some sources are annotated	0 sources listed Improper MLA format No annotations No documentation of direct quotes or paraphrasing

Book Title/Author:_________________________

N.B. – any occurrence of plagiarism will result in a grade of ZERO, a referral, and your personal apology/explanation to your parents.

TOTAL POINTS EARNED:_____/100