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English 425: Book Critique Form

I. Introduction

A. Attention getter (2 pts.) _____

B. Introduction of novel (2 pts.) _____

C. Author information (2 pts.) _____

D. Three-point thesis (4 pts.) _____ ____10

II. Options

A. Topic sentence (5 pts.) _____

B. Character/Theme or Symbolism (15 pts.) _____ ____20

III. Strengths / Weaknesses

A. Topic sentence (5 pts.) _____

B. Strength / Weakness #1 (5 pts.) _____

C. Strength / Weakness #2 (5 pts.) _____

D. Strength / Weakness #3 . (5 pts.) _____ ____20

IV. Analysis of Criticism

A. Topic sentence (5 pts.) _____

B. Critical application #1 (5 pts.) _____

C. Critical application #2 (5 pts.) _____ ____15

V. Conclusion

A. Restatement (5 pts.) _____

B. Opinion (5 pts.) _____

C. Clincher (5 pts.) _____ ____15

Total Content _____80

Misc.

Rough Draft (10 pts.)_____

Outline (10 pts.)_____

MLA / Works Cited (20 pts.)_____

Grammar/Mechanics/Usage (10 pts.)_____

Total Misc. _____50

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