Journal Entry Rubric:
Level 1
Point Value: 1 - 4 Needs Improvement |
Level 2
Point Value: 5 - 7 Meets Expectations |
Level 3
Point Value: 8 - 10 Exceeds Expectations |
Clarity, Creativity & Insight
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Direct description, lacks creativity.
No hints about who the writer is are given. The entry does not add to the reader's understanding of the event described. Has fewer than three descriptions. |
Some creative application of the facts to their personal condition. Identity of writer is somewhat unclear. Gives a moderate description about what is happening. Shows some empathy.
The entry provides some useful insight that helps in understanding aspects of the event(s). Three different descriptions. |
The person is very descriptive and elaborate about what is happening around that person. Their identity is present given the description of how they feel, how they are reacting, what the environment looks like, and what others are feeling.
The entry offers a revealing account that helps in understanding the event(s). Has at least four different descriptions. |
Reference to historical facts |
There are very few or virtually no historical references. Entries could be written at anytime and anywhere. Has less than three historical references. |
There are some historical references, but they are not the most significant. May be missing dates, but all entries have logical sequence of events in relationship to what was happening in history at the time. Has at least three historical references. |
The journal entry is filled with significant historical references. All entries are dated to reflect logical sequence of events in relationship to what was happening in history at the time. Has at least four historical references. |
Grammar, Spelling & Vocabulary |
No vocabulary words related to the historical period in the entry. There are many spelling and grammatical errors, such as incomplete sentences and disorganization. Five or more major errors. |
At least two vocabulary words related to the historical period in each entry. There are more than a few spelling and grammatical errors, but not enough to impede comprehension of the entry. Three to five major errors. |
Incorporates many words and phrases from the period in each entry. There are very little or no spelling and grammatical errors. One to two major errors. |
Number of Journal Entries |
Fewer than three entries. |
Three journal entries. |
Four journal entries. |