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Letters from Rifka Diary Rubric
Maniac Magee Book Report Rubric
The student will write three diary entries in the style of Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse. Each entry will be at least 250 words and be as accurate as possible in the area of setting (early 20th century America), characterization (Jewish immigrants), and writing style similar to the novel. The theme of prejudice against Jews and how the diarist reacts to it should be included. The student may write as Rifka or as her brother, Saul. Students will read aloud their diary entries to the class following submission.
Rubric Code:
Q465CC
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Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Content
15 pts
The project has all required components
Excellent
The project contains three diary entries of at least 250 words each. There is a separate title page containing all required information.(15 pts)
Good
The project contains three diary entries but falls slightly below 250 words on one or more of the entries. There is a separate title page containing all or nearly all required information. (12 pts)
Fair
The project contains three diary entries that contain far below the 250 words required for each, or there are less than three diary entries total. Title page may be seriously deficient or even missing. (6 pts)
Poor
The project is seriously deficient in number of entries, word count, or both. (2 pts)
Mechanics
15 pts
Excellent
The project has no errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Complete sentences are always used. (15 pts)
Good
The project contains very few errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Complete sentences are always used. (12 pts)
Fair
The report has several errors in grammar, punctuation, or spelling. Complete sentences are sometimes not used. (6 pts)
Poor
The report has many errors in grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling. Complete sentences are frequently not used. (2 pts)
Neatness
10 pts
Excellent
The diary and title page are written or typed very neatly, with double-spacing throughout. (10 pts)
Good
The diary and title page are written or typed with only a few neatness issues. (7 pts)
Fair
The diary and title page are written or typed with frequent messiness. Resembles careless work. (3 pts)
Poor
The diary and title page are poorly handwritten written or typed. (1 pt)
Accuracy
10 pts
Excellent
Diary entries depict situations and events that are always accurate and believable. (10 pts)
Good
Diary entries depict situations and events that are usually accurate and believable. (7 pts)
Fair
Diary entries depict situations and events that have some accuracy and believability (3 pts)
Poor
Diary entries depict situations and events that are not accurate or believable at all. (1 pt)
Writing Style
10 pts
Excellent
Diary entries follow closely the style of writing in the novel. (10 pts)
Good
Diary entries usually follow the style of writing of the novel. (7 pts)
Fair
Diary entries show little similarity to the style of writing of the novel. (3 pts)
Poor
Diary entries are not similar in writing style to the novel at all. (1 pt)
Discussion of Prejudice
20 pts
Excellent
An event of prejudice against Jews is described vividly and the character's reaction to the event is described thoroughly. (20 pts)
Good
An event of prejudice against Jews and the character's reaction to the event are described in some detail. (14 pts)
Fair
An event of prejudice against Jews and the character's reaction to the event are described, but with little detail. (6 pts)
Poor
An event of prejudice against Jews and the character's reaction to the event are either not described or are described very little. No supporting details given. (2 pts)
Oral Presentation
20 pts
Excellent
Student's oral presentation is delivered in a lively, fluid, and engaging manner that holds listener interest. (20 pts)
Good
Student's oral presentation is delivered in a manner that is sometimes, lively, fluid, and engaging and holds listener interest. (14 pts)
Fair
Student's oral presentation is delivered in a manner that is not lively, fluid, and engaging, causing listener interest to lag frequently. (6 pts)
Poor
Student did not present project orally. (0 pts)
Keywords:
Mr. Hart's Diary Rubric
Subjects:
English
Types:
Project
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