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Into Thin Air: Characterization Journal 
Into Thin Air: Characterization Journal
Write at least five journal entries from the perspective of one character in the book. Evenly space the entries throughout the book. Ideas from which to write are: to react to events, explain decisions, reflect on others' decisions and personalities. Reflection upon character elements and analysis of character should be evident in the writing.
Rubric Code: J26XX8
By sgeisenberg
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Content

4

Journal contains 5 evenly spaced entries, each at least one page in length. Entries address character reactions, explanations, and reflections.
3

Journal is insufficient in entries or length of entries. Entries address character reactions, explanations, and reflections.
2

Journal is insufficient in entries and length of entries. Entries address only two of the following character elements: reactions, explanations, and reflections.
1

Journal is insufficient in entries and length of entries. Entries address zero to one of the following character elements: reactions, explanation, and reflections.
Perspective

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4

Character perspective is consistent and accurate according to text. Student clearly analyzed character elements and synthesized and extended ideas presented in text.
3

Character perspective is mostly consistent and accurate according to text. Student shows some analysis of character elements, and synthesis and extension of ideas from text.
2

Character perspective is inconsistent and not logically inferred from text. Little character analysis or synthesis and extension of ideas is shown in writing.
1

Character perspective is inconsistent and inaccurate based on text. There is little thought behind character perspective chosen.
Support

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4

Character entries are well-connected to the text. Responses, explanations, and reflections are based on accurate comprehension of events and relationships from the book. Evidence from text is cited.
3

Character entries are usually textually based. Responses, explanations, and reflections are based on accurate comprehension of events and relationships from the book. Some evidence from text is cited.
2

Character entries are sometimes disconnected from events and relationship in the text. Some reference to textual evidence is made.
1

Character entries are highly disconnected from the events and relationships in the text. Little reference is made to the text at all.
Word Choice & Sentence Structure

4

Writing contains few, if any, dead words. Vivid, detailed, and sophisticated vocabulary is used to describe, explain, and reflect upon character and events from the text. All sentences are complete and sentence structure is varied.
3

Writing contains some dead words, and is slightly lacking in sophisticated word choices. Sentences are always complete, but variety in structure is limited.
2

Writing contains many dead words and lacks sophisticated vocabulary. Sentences are not grammatically correct and structure is uniform throughout assignment.
1

Writing contains too many dead words and severely lacks the use of a sophisticated, descriptive vocabulary. Sentence structure needs much improvement.



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