Requirements:

  • You will need 5entries TOTAL.
  • A minimum of 5 sentences per entry.
  • Direct quotes are recorded using correct MLA format
  • Entries should be in complete sentences, with correct grammar and mechanics, and legible!
  • Each entry should include your observations as well as reasons to support them.
  • Use the character’s names when referring to them. Avoid the over-use of pronouns (He, it, they…)
  • Remember, short quick answers get short quick grades.
  • Entries due ______– Test Grade

GRADING RUBRIC FOR YOUR COMPLETED JOURNAL

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS (4) / MEETS EXPECTATIONS (3) / DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS (2-1)
There are 5varied entries spanning from the beginning to the end of the novel. All entries are associated with the choices given. / There are at least 5 entries spanning from the beginning to the end of the novel; however, two entries may lack variety. Most entries are associated with the choices given. / Number of entries is insufficient (below prescribed number) and/or most are located within one part of the text. The entries are not associated with the choices given.
Journal is well-organized; it is well-divided into columns, MLA citation format is used, passages are quoted accurately, ellipsis are used properly. / Most of the journal is well-organized. Most of the pages are properly cited. There are lapses that do not greatly undermine the effort of the student. / The journal appears to have been put together at the last minute because the requirements have not been followed consistently. There are lapses that greatly undermine the effort of the student.
Responses are reflective, thoughtful and crafted in complete sentences.Exceeds the minimum of 5 sentences. / Most responses are reflectiveand thoughtful as well as written in complete sentences. Responses have at least 5 sentences. / The majority of the responses do not reflect thoughtful consideration. Most of the responses are not in clear, meaningful sentences. May have less than five sentences.
Quality of responses reflects true insight on the part of the reader. Quotes selected are discussion-worthy. / Quality of responses generally reflects insight on the part of the reader. Most quotes selected are discussion-worthy. / Quality of reflection is uninspired. Ideas are simplistic and obvious. Quotes selected may not require much discussion.
A variety of sentences are used to reflect a careful consideration of writing. / Many of the sentences show variety and are used to reflect consideration of writing. / Sentences are short, fragmented.

Original Journal Expectations Prepared by Rob Riordon

Student Name: ______

Score: ______x 5 = ______