Here it is, labelled provisional so that we can expand on it.
MINSTER READERS MARKING
SCHEME (provisional MRMS)
MARK. DESCRIPTION
0. Only got the energy to finish this book from the need to be allowed to express my utter disgust. All copies should be pulped and used as cat-litter before being sent back to the publisher who inflicted it on the world.
1. Badly written and boring.
2. Not quite as bad as 1.
3. Patchy . Some reasonably good writing and ideas but spoilt by a lot of bad stuff.
4. Bit better than 3.
5. Competently written. A decent easy read. Perhaps a book that works within its genre but doesn't rise above its genre.
6. Better than 5.
7. Maintains a good quality of writing and level of interest throughout and has some memorable moments.
8. A book that really engages and absorbs. You're sad it had to come to an end.
9. Top class stuff. A book that stretches the brain and imagination and that you know you will re-read.
10. A classic. Instantly goes into your top ten.
MARK. DESCRIPTION
0. Only got the energy to finish this book from the need to be allowed to express my utter disgust. All copies should be pulped and used as cat-litter before being sent back to the publisher who inflicted it on the world.
1. Badly written and boring.
2. Not quite as bad as 1.
3. Patchy . Some reasonably good writing and ideas but spoilt by a lot of bad stuff.
4. Bit better than 3.
5. Competently written. A decent easy read. Perhaps a book that works within its genre but doesn't rise above its genre.
6. Better than 5.
7. Maintains a good quality of writing and level of interest throughout and has some memorable moments.
8. A book that really engages and absorbs. You're sad it had to come to an end.
9. Top class stuff. A book that stretches the brain and imagination and that you know you will re-read.
10. A classic. Instantly goes into your top ten.
Some other things that I think might go into a grading scheme are:
Well written, good
descriptions of scenes and actions.
Accuracy:
- No Inconsistencies -
- Technically appropriate.
- Dialogue, actions appropriate to period.
Plot development and
Resolution: Clever, Realistic, Formulaic, or Poor
Weak endings
Absorption Level:
- Pulls you in (from the beginning)
- Keeps you involved
- Don’t want it to end
From Hampshire Schools reading scheme 2022
Books judged on
Enjoyment
Enrichment
What you learned from it.
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