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Character Journal Entries
Character Journal Entries
Students will write journal entries from the point of view of one of the characters in their book
Rubric Code:
S8C522
By
DarlaAgard
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Character Journal Entries
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Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Grammar/Spelling
10 %
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Excellent
Spelling and Grammar are near perfect with only one or two minor errors.
Good
More than two errors. Not enough to detract strongly from comprehension or flow.
Fair
A significant amount of errors are present, taking away much of the flow and comprehension.
Poor
Many grammar errors. Some sections are unreadble due to grammar
Following Directions
10 %
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Excellent
All requirements are met with amount of parts, word count and rationale questions
Good
All parts are present. A few sections are barely under the word minimum. Rationale questions are addressed, though with a few minor errors .
Fair
All parts are present but a few fall below the minimum word count. one or two rationale questions are not fully addressed
Poor
All parts are not present; does not meet minimum word count or rational questions
Neatness
10 %
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Excellent
Work is neatly and clearly written. If typed, Font/font size is appropriate and professional. Paper is clean and unfolded.
Good
Work is written fairly neatly. Font/font size is appropriate. paper is Minimally creased.
Fair
Writing is legible. font/font size is slightly inappropriate/unprofessional. paper is minimally creased
Poor
Writing is Illegible, fonts/font size are completely inappropriate. Paper is stained, folded, and/or folded
Creativity
15 %
Excellent
Plot and setting of journal entries were clever, fresh, and entertaining. The prompt was not simple mimiced.
Good
Some thinking clearly done with regards to elements of setting and plot. Interesting if not ground breaking.
Fair
Directions were followed but choices were predictable and flat.
Poor
Completely uncreative, the prompt was simply and obviously mimicked.
Conventions of Voice
15 %
Excellent
Voice in the journal seem true to the character based on the novel. Interesting and well defended choices of characterization such as slang, idioms, tone, etc. clear understanding of the character
Good
Voice in the journal seem true to the character based on the novel. Well-defended choices of characterization (slang, idioms, tone, etc.) fairly clear understanding of character.
Fair
Voice does not seem to cohere quite right with the character. Choices aren't well-defended. Contradictions to the nature of the characters/ present without justification
Poor
Doesn't sound like the character at all. Choices undefended. Contradictions to the nature of the characters present without justification. Little to no understanding of character chosen.
Thematic Expression
30 %
Excellent
Theme(s) was clear and justified well. Choices made to express theme were interesting and showed deep insight and analytic ability.
Good
Theme(s) were readily identifiable and justified. Choices made to express theme showed a good level of thematic analysis and understanding.
Fair
Theme was hard to identify and/or poorly justified. Choices made to express theme were ineffective and showed gap in understanding/analysis of theme
Poor
Theme was unclear if present at all. No logical justification was given and choices made to express theme were either random or not present. Clear lack of thematic analysis.
Keywords:
writing, creative writing, journal entries
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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