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Diary Entry for a Main Character 
Diary Entry for a Main Character
Imagine you are the main character in your book. Write 5 diary entries describing 5 of the main events from the novel in chronological order. Each entry must be at least 2-3 paragraphs long and 5-7 sentences per paragraph.
Rubric Code: ZX29656
By shannonb117
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Advanced

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Content
50 %

Describes a main event and gives important details to support it.
Advanced

The entries are inviting, thoroughly states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes several interesting details from the novel. The entries show vivid insight into the mind of the character and the importance of the events being described
There are 5 complete entries.
Good

The entries clearly state the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes many interesting details from the novel. There are 4 complete entries.
Proficient

The entries states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes some details from the novel. There are only 3 entries, and/or the entries are less than 2 paragraphs long.
Poor

The entries occasionally state the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes few details from the novel. There are less than 3 entries, and/or entries are extremely brief with little detail.
Illustrations
20 %

Each diary entry is accompanied by an illustration which adds to the meaning and understanding of the entry.
Advanced

Serious consideration was taken for each of the 5 illustrations, and they add meaningfully to the understanding of the event described in the entry.
Good

Some consideration was taken for the illustrations. All entries have an illustration, but they may not all contribute meaningfully to the overall content of the entry.
Proficient

Little consideration was taken for the illustrations, and/or 1 or 2 illustrations are missing.
Poor

No obvious consideration was taken for the illustrations, and/or more than 2 illustrations are missing.
Point of view
20 %

Write from the character's point of view (use I). Write details in the correct order in which they happened.
Advanced

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

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

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.
Poor

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
5 %

Include how the character was feeling during the event.
Advanced

Diary entries thoroughly and vividly focuses on character's feelings regarding the events they are involved in.
Good

Diary entries clearly focuses on character's feelings regarding the events they are involved in.
Proficient

Diary entries somewhat focuses on character's feelings regarding the events they are involved in.
Poor

Diary entries do not focus on character's feelings regarding the events they are involved in.
Spelling/ Grammar
5 %

Make sure your spelling, language, and punctuation are all correct.
Advanced

Diary entry is free of grammatical and spelling errors. All sentences flow logically together. Purposeful use of dialect is acceptable if it is how the character would have written themselves.
Good

Diary entry contains few grammatical and spelling errors. Most sentences flow logically together.
Proficient

Diary entry contains some grammatical and spelling errors. Some sentences flow logically together.
Poor

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




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