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Hatchet: Brian's Journal 
Survival: Personal Journal
For this assignment, you will write a journal entry from the 1st person point of view of Brian. You will also use imagery and figurative language in the entry. For more specific requirements, see the rubric below.
Rubric Code: Z6XWCA
By StAnnMYP
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Well Below Expectations

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Below Expectations

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Meets Expectations

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Exceeds Expectations

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Point-of-View
10 pts

Well Below Expectations

There are several erros in pronoun usage.
Below Expectations

The entry is in 1st person but there may be one or two errors in pronoun usage.
Meets Expectations

The entry is written entirely in the 1st person with no errors in pronoun usage.
Exceeds Expectations

The journal is written entirely in the first person point of view with no mistakes in pronoun usage. It also goes into detail not just about things that happen to Brian, but also the way he feels and things he thinks.
Imagery
10 pts

Well Below Expectations

Imagery is poorly used and word choice is vague.
Below Expectations

Most entries include some attempt at imagery, though they could often use more precise word choice and only appeals to one or two of the senses throughout.
Meets Expectations

Every entry includes some attempt at using imagery, though sometimes the word choice could be more precise and/or the imagery only appeals to one or two of the senses.
Exceeds Expectations

Every entry includes vivid imagery and precise word choice that appeals to at least three of the five senses. All five senses are used.
Figurative Language
10 pts

Well Below Expectations

One or more of the required types of figurative language is not used.
Below Expectations

Some attempt is made to use 4 of the 7 types of figurative language, though they may not be correctly executed.
Meets Expectations

At least four of the seven types of figurative lanauge are correctly used.
Exceeds Expectations

Two or more of the required types of figurative language is well executed in each entry and each type is used at least twice within the entire journal.
Comprehension
10 pts

Well Below Expectations

Reflects little or no understanding of the novel.
Below Expectations

The entry reflects some understanding of the plot of the novel, but some errors may be present.
Meets Expectations

The entry reflects a clear and thorough understanding of the plot up until the end of chapter 12.
Exceeds Expectations

The entry reflects a clear and thorough understanding of the events of the plot up till the end of chapter 12. Makes creative use of story details to enrich the journal entry.
Conventions
10 pts

Well Below Expectations

There are six or more errors in spelling or grammar.
Below Expectations

There are three or five errors in spelling or grammar.
Meets Expectations

There are one or two errors in grammar or spelling.
Exceeds Expectations

There are no errors in spelling or grammar that confuse the reader.




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