Society: Challenge and Change, HSB4M                                                Student Name:  _________________________                                                                                       
Society: Challenge and Change:  Book Review Evaluation

Criteria

Level 1 (50-59)

Level 2 (60-69)

Level 3 (70-79)

Level 4 (80-100)

Introduction / Thesis

-weak introduction of topic, thesis & subtopics

-thesis is weak and lacks an arguable position

-adequate introduction that states topic , thesis  and some of the subtopics

- thesis is somewhat clear and arguable

-proficient introduction that states topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order

- thesis is a clear and arguable statement of position

-exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order

- thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well developed, and a definitive statement

Quality of Information / Evidence

-limited information on novel with lack of insight or examination of topic

-some aspects of review are researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources

-novel is thoroughly examined with  accurate & critical evidence from the book

-novel is exceptionally  researched, extremely detailed and accurate with critical evidence from the book

Organization/ Development of Ideas

-review lacks clear and logical development of ideas with weak transition b/w ideas and paragraphs

-somewhat clear and logical development of subtopics with adequate transitions b/w paragraphs

 

-clear and logical subtopic order that supports thesis with good transitions b/w paragraphs

-exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough  development of subtopics that support thesis with excellent transition b/w paragraphs

Conclusion

-lack of summary of topic, thesis & subtopics with weak concluding ideas

-adequate summary of topic, thesis and some subtopics with some final concluding ideas

-good summary of topic, thesis and all subtopics with clear concluding ideas

-excellent summary of topic (with no new information), thesis & all subtopics in proper order with concluding ideas that leave an impact on reader

Language Conventions

- inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper

-paper has some errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing

-paper is clear, with mostly  proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing

-paper is very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing