Shelfari.com Book Review Rubric
Summary Author Critique Writing Quality
4 Summary includes all the key, most The review includes the student’s
The book review does NOT include
important ideas or concepts of the personal opinions of the book (which
any spelling or grammar errors. Ideas
book. The summary is brief are always supported with specific
are well-organized, the student used
(about 1 paragraph), but paints a explanations) and the author’s writing
their own unique voice, and
clear picture. It does not spoil the style. The student supports their
sentences are written with style.
book for other readers. critique with details from the text.
3 Summary includes all the key, most The review includes the student’s
The book review does NOT include
any spelling or grammar errors. Ideas
important ideas or concepts of the personal opinions of the book
are well-organized.
book. The summary is a little long, (which are always supported with
The student is beginning to use their
but paints a clear picture. It does not specific explanations) and the
own unique voice and write with
spoil the book for other readers. author’s writing style.
style.
2
The review includes the student’s
Summary includes some of the key, The book review includes a few
personal opinions of the book (which
most important ideas or concepts of spelling or grammar errors. Ideas are
are often supported with specific
the book. well-organized.
explanations).
1 Summary includes does NOT identify
the key, most important ideas or The review includes the student’s The book review includes many
concepts of the book. personal opinion of the book through spelling or grammar errors. Ideas are
The reader does not get a clear general, unclear statements. not well-organized.
picture of the book.

Shelfari.com Discussion Rubric
You can receive up to four points for
each item in the positives list.
4: Exceeds grade level expectations
3: Meets grade level expectations
2: Working towards grade level expectations
1: Not evident at this time You will lose 1 point for each item on the penalty list.
Positives List: A Thoughtful Penalty List: A Thoughtful
Discussion Response Includes: Discussion Response Does NOT include:
_____ A well-developed paragraph with a beginning and _____ 1 sentence
closing sentence
_____ A planned response, with all ideas clearly explained _____ ALL CAPITAL LETTERS
with details (Why do you think that?)
_____ Opinions that are backed up with specifics _____ Sooooooooo many of the same letters
_____ Relevant clues from the text that support your ideas _____ A bunch of exclamations!!!!!!!!!
_____ Complete sentences and proper grammar _____ A sarcastic remark
_____ Scolding another person
+ ______ positive points
- ______ penalty points
________ TOTAL SCORE (goal: 18 points)