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Character Diary Entry 
Character Diary
Student is to "write" a diary from a character's point of view on an independent novel that they read.
Rubric Code: W2323XA
By FarinaLH
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 1

50%-59%

5 pts

Level 2

60%-69%

10 pts

Level 3

70%-79%

15 pts

Level 4

80%-100%

20 pts

Format & Requirements

- Diary construction/format
- Entry covers all requirements from instructions
- Organized into paragraphs.
- First person writing
- Meets length requirement
Level 1

Three or more criteria not adequately met.
Level 2

Two of the criteria are missing or inconsistent.
Level 3

Most criteria have been reached to an acceptable standard. Missing 1 criteria.
Level 4

All criteria are met to an excellent standard.
Maintainance of Character

- Student chose one character and stayed clearly in character throughout the entry.
Level 1

Not personal. No information about the character or how they feel about the events. Just a summary of events.
Level 2

Some parts give a personal touch, but this is not carried out throughout the diary entry, nor are the character's feelings about the events consistent. Largely a summary of events rather than a personal reflection.
Level 3

Mostly gives a personal perspective, and the writer is a specific character. The personal reflections are not entirely connected with each other - disjointed feelings or events.
Level 4

Great personal reflections. All events and feelings are connected with the continuation of the "adventures" of the character. Student adds in extra facts and feelings outside of retelling the story.
Content

- Subject matter (content and perspective) is clearly from the text
- Events are in order
- Feelings are connected to events
Level 1

The entry occasionally states only the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes few details from the play.
Level 2

The entry states the main events that have been encountered by the character and include some details from the novel.
Level 3

The entries clearly state the main events that have been encountered by the character and include some details from the novel.
Level 4

The entries are inviting, thoroughly state the main events that have been encountered by the character and include several interesting details from the novel.
Conventions

- Spelling
- Punctuation
- Grammar
- Sentence structure
Level 1

Diary contains many grammatical and spelling errors. Sentences rarely flow logically together.
Level 2

Diary entries contains some grammatical and spelling errors. Some sentences flow logically together.
Level 3

Diary entries contains few grammatical and spelling errors. Most sentences flow logically together.
Level 4

Diary entries are free of grammatical and spelling errors. All sentences flow logically together.






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