Book+Review

=Amazon.com Book Review =


 * 1)  Review the book.
 * 2)  Two classmates must edit your book review.
 * 3) Then, go to Amazon.com, search for the title of the book, and post your book review.

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Grading
 * CATEGORY || 20 - Above Standards || 15 - Meets Standards || 10 - Approaching Standards || 0 - Below Standards ||
 * Position Statement || The position statement provides a clear, strong statement of you opinion of the book. || The position statement provides a clear statement of your opinion of the book. || A position statement is present, but does not make the your opinion of the book clear. || There is no position statement. ||
 * Evidence and Examples || All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position. || At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position. || Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained. ||
 * Audience || Demonstrates a clear understanding of the potential reader and uses appropriate vocabulary and arguments. Anticipates reader's questions and provides thorough answers appropriate for that audience. || Demonstrates a general understanding of the potential reader and uses vocabulary and arguments appropriate for that audience. || Demonstrates some understanding of the potential reader and uses arguments appropriate for that audience. || It is not clear who the author is writing for. ||
 * Grammar & Spelling || Author makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Author makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Author makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. || Author makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. ||
 * Transitions || A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected || Transitions show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety || Some transitions work well, but some connections between ideas are fuzzy. || The transitions between ideas are unclear OR nonexistant. ||