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Historic Faux Journal Essay Character Journal Entry Write a journal entry as a character from Song of the Trees, or as a contributor to Children of the Great Depression. Relate your experience of this period in history. Use figurative language, vocabulary, and descriptive language to share an experience and its accompanying emotion. Be creative. Rubric Code: C558BW By elisa_ettinger Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

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	Target 4 pts	Good 2 pts	Poor 0 pts
Topic	Target The length of the entry was met and the writing focuses on the setting and what the character may be thinking or feeling. It is written in the first person narrative form and includes several details from this historic period.	Good The length of the entry was not quite met, and the writing did not focus on the setting or what the character might be thinking. Two historic details are included.	Poor The length of the entry was not met and the writing did not relate the setting or emotions of the character.
Characterization	Target The writing in the journal 'shows' who this character is and what she is experiencing through excellent use of figurative language.	Good The writing uses some descriptive words, but fails to use at least 2 applications of figurative language.	Poor The writing was not descriptive.
Vocabulary	Target The writing in the journal included two or more vocabulary words from lesson.	Good The writing in the journal included one vocabulary word from lesson.	Poor The writing in the journal did not include any vocabulary from lesson.