Name:

Date:
Period:
Book Review Rubric (attach to your essay)

1. The first paragraph introduces the author and title of the book, gives a brief overview of the book, and
states the writer’s opinion of the book. (20 points)
__________ / 20
2. Each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence that addresses a specific element of the book being
reviewed. ( 20 points)
__________ / 20
3. Writer provides relevant examples from the book and original interpretations to support her/his review
of the book. (20 points)
__________ / 20
4. The final paragraph clearly summarizes the main points of the paper and expresses the writer’s final
impressions of the book. (10 points)
__________ / 10
5. Few or no mistakes are made in formatting, punctuation (including quotations and citations), spelling,
or grammar. (20 points)
__________ / 20
6. The paper leaves the reader with a clear idea of the major themes and conflicts in the book without
giving the whole story away, as well as a clear idea of the writer’s opinion of the book. (10 points)
__________ / 10

Name:
Date:
Period:
Book Review Rubric (attach to your essay)

1. The first paragraph introduces the author and title of the book, gives a brief overview of the book, and
states the writer’s opinion of the book. (20 points)
__________ / 20
2. Each body paragraph has a clear topic sentence that addresses a specific element of the book being
reviewed. ( 20 points)
__________ / 20
3. Writer provides relevant examples from the book and original interpretations to support her/his review
of the book. (20 points)
__________ / 20
4. The final paragraph clearly summarizes the main points of the paper and expresses the writer’s final
impressions of the book. (10 points)
__________ / 10
5. Few or no mistakes are made in formatting, punctuation (including quotations and citations), spelling,
or grammar. (20 points)
__________ / 20
6. The paper leaves the reader with a clear idea of the major themes and conflicts in the book without
giving the whole story away, as well as a clear idea of the writer’s opinion of the book. (10 points)
__________ / 10