founding brothers book critique

Book Critique Rubric Student Name ___________________

Paragraph 1 Description Score Hook/Lead The introduction makes the reader want to

learn more about the book.  A quote from the book  A reference to awards the book has

won or other books the author has written

 A direct quote from the author

1-10

Title  The books title, author, and genre are clearly identified

1-10

Plot/Synopsis  Provides just enough background information about the setting, characters, and plot to make the reader want to know more. (No SPOILERS!)

1-10

Paragraph 2 Description Score About the Author Provide the following information:

 What made the author want to write this book? (You will have to do research to find out this information!)

1-10

Paragraphs 3 - 5

Description Score

Paragraph 3 Overall theme/purpose  Provide a thorough discussion of the

author's theme (main underlying idea).  What is the authors overall purpose?

(support your positions with evidence from the book – quotes)

1-10

Paragraph 4 Present a critical evaluation  Discuss both positive and negative

features. (support your positions with evidence from the book – quotes)

 Is the work thorough, clear, convincing, or significant? (support

1-10

Book Critique Rubric Student Name ___________________

your positions with evidence from the book – quotes)

 How does the work relate to other works in the field or to your general understanding of the subject?

Paragraph 5 Overall evaluation  Make a recommendation about the

type of reader likely to enjoy or benefit from the work.

 Include an indication of the work's merit in the field.

1-10

Overall Description Score Conventions  Uses correct spelling, grammar,

capitalization and punctuation. 1-10

Voice  The writer has personality and shows how he/she thinks and feels.

 The tone fits the purpose and audience. (formal or casual; distant or intimate)

 The writing is engaging, expressive, and lively.

 The author cares about the topic and audience, and the writing portrays this.

1-10

Format Your paper has:  Correct heading  1-inch margins  double spacing  12 point font (Readable)

1-10

Total Score