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CONTENT ISSUES
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1. Student uses creative title for book report. Student includes book title in her title. |
/2 |
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2. Student uses a strong topic sentence, which includes author and title. Topic sentence clearly summarizes the entire book in one line. |
/5 |
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3. Student includes comprehensive plot summary. Information re: characters and plot events is clearly presented, accurate, and thoroughly told. Reader of report has clear idea what book is about. |
/15 |
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4. Student fully develops 2nd paragraph, answering one of the questions on the book review format sheet or from Writers Inc. Student creates a single topic sentence for second paragraph; student sticks to topic; student clearly conveys and supports her thoughts with evidence without relying solely on quotes. |
/10 |
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5. Student uses examples and two quotes from book to support ideas in second paragraph. Quotes illustrate student’s point student and are relevant. |
/10 |
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6. Student uses proper lead-ins for quotes (as opposed to just dropping them in). Student explains events leading up to the quote so that quote is easy to understand. |
/5 |
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7. Student clearly indicates her opinion within the second paragraph. |
/3 |
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8. Student writes a conclusion that clearly summarizes entire paper. |
/5 |
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GRAMMAR AND MECHANICS
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9. Student understands sentence structure |
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A. Student avoids run-ons |
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B. Student avoids fragments |
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C. Students’ sentences flow nicely and are sophisticated for grade level. |
/3 |
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10. Student uses creative, concrete, and correct language. In particular, student uses transitions between sentences (see p. 109 in Writers Inc.) |
/5 |
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11. Student does not have an excessive number of pronouns. Antecedents are clear, and pronouns agree in number and form. Student avoids second person. |
/5 |
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12. Student uses correct spelling. Student has run spell-check. |
/5 |
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13. Grammar is accurate throughout. No misplaced or dangling modifiers, agreement between subject and verb, agreement in number, etc. Student writes in present tense. |
/5 |
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14. Student uses proper punctuation throughout paper and in quotes. Book title is italicized (1 pt) |
/6 |
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15. Student writes a proper Writers Inc citation for her book at the end of the paper (see p. 288). |
/4 |
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16. Student includes correct header and format (from Writers Inc.) |
/1 |
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17. Student submits paper to turnitin.com. |
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TOTAL SCORE |
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