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Paragraph Writing Rubric Journal Entry Rubric Rubric Code: D56W27 By tpehlke Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Journal Entry Rubric
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Historical Entry	1 Details in the entry give little to no detail, do not relate to the text that have been read, and reflect little understanding of the asked question.	2 Details in the entry give some information to the reader though they may not relate back to the texts that were read and they do reflect some understanding of the asked question.	3 Details in the entry give the reader important information. The information relates back to the texts that were read in class and reflect an understanding of the asked question.	4 Details in the entry give the reader important information. The information relates back to the texts and reflects an understanding of the asked question. The paragraph relates to other historical persons, events, or concepts.
Convention	1 Little to none of the handwriting can be read and it is not understandable.	2 Most of the handwriting can be read but with difficulty and is hard to understand.	3 The handwriting is legible and can be read without hesitating; the entry is understandable.	4 The handwriting is legible, easily read, and understandable.
Organization	1 Organization of ideas is so fractured that it takes away from the content and makes it difficult for the reader to understand what has been written.	2 Ideas are organized somewhat clearly, but the organization could be improved upon.	3 Ideas are organized in a clear and meaningful way. They flow and properly represent the point-of-view of the concept/idea/character.	4 Ideas are organized logically, clearly, and in a meaningful manner. The ideas flow in a consistent way and accurately portray the beliefs, point-of-view, or concept, and the connection to other persons/events/ ideas concepts is relevant and meaningful.
Word Choice and Voice	1 Language used is dull and plain. It does not use voice.	2 Language used expresses voice, but does not use many descriptive words.	3 The language used expresses voice and uses descriptive words which paint pictures in the reader's mind.	4 The language used expresses voice, uses descriptive, relevant, and meaningful words which paint compelling pictures in the reader's mind.