Rubric Book Report
Rubric Book Report
Rubric Book Report
- Engaging opening that clearly - Clear introduction with a thesis - Adequate introduction, but the - Weak or unclear introduction;
Introduction
introduces the books. statement. thesis could be clearer. lacks a strong thesis.
- Well-defined thesis comparing and - Clearly stated thesis with a - Thesis is present but could be - Weak or missing thesis
Thesis Statement
contrasting the books. comparison/contrast focus. more specific. statement.
- Lack of organization;
- Each paragraph focuses on a specific - Clear topic sentences for each - Adequate organization, but
Body Paragraphs difficulty following the
point of comparison/contrast. paragraph. transitions could be smoother.
comparison.
Evidence and - Provides strong evidence from both - Adequate use of textual evidence - Evidence is present but may lack - Minimal or inappropriate use
- Varied sentence structure; sophisticated - Some awkward phrasing; limited - Incoherent or unclear;
Language and Style - Mostly clear and concise language.
vocabulary. vocabulary. language lacks sophistication.
- Few to no errors in grammar, - Minor errors that do not impede - Some distracting errors in - Numerous distracting errors
Mechanics
punctuation, and spelling. understanding. grammar and punctuation. in grammar and punctuation.
- Follows proper essay structure with - Generally follows essay structure - Some issues with structure; may - Poorly formatted with little
Formatting
clear paragraphs. with minor deviations. lack clear paragraphs. regard for structure.