526 Social Studies Book Review

5 pts

Outstanding

Title and author listed. The introduction is attention-getting and provides relevant information. Discusses genre and details. Star ranking designated. Strong catchphrase

3 pts

Acceptable

Title and author listed. Includes genre and details. Star ranking designated. A solid catchphrase is designated and/or catchphrase.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Title and author are not immediately mentioned but are eventually provided. Missing or random star ranking and/or catchphrase.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

Title and/or the author are omitted. Missing star designation and catchphrase.

5 pts

Outstanding

The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas, and characters providing exemplary ideas from the work. It includes very strong opinions and new ideas using your own words. The summary does not give away too much.

3 pts

Acceptable

The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas, and/or characters with some opinions and new ideas from the work. The summary does not give away key events, but may lack detail.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

The summary consists of a discussion of major themes, ideas or characters. There is little opinion or mention of new ideas. The summary reveals ending of novel (too much) and/or lacks details.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

The summary is mostly an outline of the book and does not discuss opinions or new ideas. Summary reveals too much, in general, or entirely lacks an overview.

10 pts

Outstanding

Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student reviewer reacts to the themes, the author's aims or intent, the subject of the book, how well it is written, and the overall success or failure of the book.

5 pts

Acceptable

Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student reviewer may discuss only two aspects, for example, themes and writer's style. There is not a thorough review of various aspects.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

Critique consists of thoughts, responses, and reactions to the novel. The student may discuss only one aspect of the novel, such as themes. This review just states, 'Well, I liked it." or 'Well, I hated it." It lacks a critical eye.

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

Critique consists of a basic opinion based on personal feeling of "I liked it" or "I hated it" and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on themes, author's intent, or writer's style.

0 pts

No Marks

5 pts

Outstanding

Structure of the paper flows and is easily read because of smooth transitions from paragraph to paragraph. The sequence of topics is in logical order. There is a clear-cut introduction, body, and conclusion. Your creative voice is strong.

3 pts

Acceptable

Structure of the paper flows and is easily read, but 1 or 2 transitions may be faulty or missing. There is some illogical order in sequence of topics. There is a clear cut introduction, body and conclusion. Your voice is solid.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

The structure of the paper does NOT follow a logical order. The writing or ideas may "jump" around; it is not cohesive. there is not a clear introduction or conclusion. Review lacks your voice.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

The structure of the paper does NOT follow a logical order. There are no transitional phrases that make it easy to read the paper...OR... review is just copying of the text. No voice at all.

5 pts

Outstanding

Uses complete sentences and a variety of sentence types. Vibrant, effective vocabulary included.

3 pts

Acceptable

Uses complete sentences and a variety of sentence types. Word choice is effective.

2 pts

Needs Improvement

There are 1-2 incomplete sentences or fragments. There are also run-on sentences. Basic word choice.

0 pts

Unsatisfactory

There are more than 2 incomplete sentences or fragments. There are more than 2 run-ons. Dull words.