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Beowulf Diary/Grendel Diary 
Diary Entry for a Main Character
In a diary style entry, tell of Beowulf's battle with Grendel. Include Beowulf's feelings about watching one of his warriors die, how he felt during the fight, a "blow-by-blow" description of the battle, and how he felt about not being able to kill Grendel. Each event is a different entry and at least one page in length. If writing Grendel's diary, switch POV and names.
Rubric Code: ZACC43
By Rambey
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Masterful

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Minimal

1 pts

Battle with Grendel

Masterful

The entries are inviting, thoroughly states the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, includes detailed textual support, and includes Beowulf's reflections
There are (4) one page entries.
Proficient

The entries clearly states the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, includes some textual support, and includes Beowulf's reflections. There are (3) one page entries.
Basic

The entries states the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, includes little textual support, and/or none of Beowulf's reflections. There are (2) one page entries.
Minimal

The entries/entry is just a summary about the battle between Beowulf and Grendel, little textual support is given, and/or none of Beowulf's reflections. There is only one page.
Point of view

Masterful

Details are effectively placed in a logical order and the way they are presented follows 1st person point of view.
Proficient

Details are placed in a logical order and the way in which they are presented/introduced follows first person point of view.
Basic

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. First person point of view is used most of the time.
Minimal

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. Entry is not written in first person point of view.
Emotion

Include how the
Masterful

Diary entry thoroughly focuses on Beowulf's feelings regarding the battle.
Proficient

Diary entry clearly focuses on Beowulf's feelings regarding the battle.
Basic

Diary entry focuses on Beowulf's feelings regarding the battle.
Minimal

Diary entry does not focus on Beowulf's feelings.
Language & Conventions

Masterful

Conventions of spelling, punctuation, and grammar are used with a high degree of accuracy.
Proficient

Most conventions of spelling, punctuation, and grammar are used accurately.
Basic

Common conventions of language are used with some accuracy, but there are mistakes.
Minimal

A significant number of errors are made in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Time Management

Masterful

Student used class time effectively and completed assignment on time.
Proficient

Student used class time effectively but assignment was not completed on time.
Basic

Student did not use class time effectively and did not turn assignment in on time.
Minimal

Student wasted class time on daily basis and did not turn assignment in on time.




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