Criteria

Completed/Points

Title

Relates to the topic of the book.

Purpose

Gives the reviewer’s opinion or reaction to the book; provides information to help others decide whether or not he or she will want to read the book.

Introduction/
Beginning

Hooks the reader with the first few sentences; summarizes the book VERY briefly, but does not give away the book’s ending or surprises; includes the title, author, and type of book; states the point the reviewer wants readers to understand or know about the book (see purpose of review)

Body

Includes at least 1 paragraphs; uses an element of fiction (character, theme, setting, and plot) to explain where the book is successful or fails and why; includes a main idea in the paragraph that helps prove the reviewer’s point with supportive evidence or examples from the story

Restates the point the reviewer wants readers to understand or know about the book;

Language

Uses words correctly; uses active verbs and specific nouns

Sentences

Varies sentence structure; uses complete sentences

Correctness

Uses correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar