Journal Rubric

Journal Rubric

Mrs. Koza

10^th Grade English

Name: ________________________________________ Section: ________________________

Your Journal will receive two grades: one for classwork and one project grade. Both are a total of 80 points. Here is how it breaks down:

Classwork (40 points):

	20 points	15 points	10 points	5 points	0 points	Your Points
Do you have all your entries?	All entries are present and some response has been made	At most 2 entries are missing	At most 5 entries are missing	Most entries are missing	There are no entries
Are all your entries one page?	All entries have a response of at least one page	Most entries have a response of at least one page	Half of entries have a response of at least one page	Most entries have a response of less than one page	No entries fulfill the one page requirement
Total:					40 possible

Project (40 points):

For the project grade you will choose 4 entries from your journal and write a 300 word reflection on your writing. Choose your entries according to the following criteria:

Exemplary Entry: This entry is your favorite of all. It is a reflection of what you like about your writing.

Most Challenging Entry: This entry was difficult to write about. It's probably not your favorite, but it shows you struggling with the question, even if you think your response doesn't make sense.

Needs Improvement: This might have been an off day, or maybe your internal editor was at its worst. This entry could use some work.

Most Experimental: This entry reflects you as a no-fear writer. Even though it may not be the best or most creative entry, you certainly let yourself write what was on your mind without reservation.

Reflection:

Each 300 word reflection should cover these areas:

1. Why did you choose it for that criterion?
2. What do you think you did very well for this entry?
3. How could you improve next time?

	10 points	7 points	5 points	3 points	0 points	Your Points
Exemplary Entry	Reflection answers all 3 questions fully, showing that the student has thought about the quality of his or her writing, and is open to and aware of next steps towards improvement.	Reflection mostly answers all 3 questions, showing that the student has thought somewhat about the quality of his or her writing, and shows some awareness of next steps towards improvement	Reflection partially answers all 3 questions, showing that the student has limited understanding of the quality of his or her writing, with limited awareness of next steps towards improvement	Reflection does little to respond to the 3 questions, demonstrating little to no awareness of the student's writing quality, and little to no sense of next steps towards improvement	No reflection has been turned in.
Most Challenging Entry
Needs Improvement
Most Experimental
Total:					40 possible

Oral Participation Rubric

Oral Participation

As we embark on our literary journey, there will be many opportunities to contribute to class discussion. I intend to recognize thoughtful responses, and hold you responsible for following the class' conversation. Your oral participation will be scored on a 3 point scale.

3 points - A three point response not only answers the question, but provides examples that support the point you are making. Additionally, a three point answer looks at more than one side of the issue.

Ex: What were the effects of Columbus' discovery of America?

Columbus' discovery of America was a triumphant achievement in bravery and human ingenuity. Columbus was a skillful navigator, who did the best he could do with what little he was given. Sailing three ships across the ocean was no small feat. However, it can be argued that his discovery, while profitable and exciting for Europe, was disastrous for local native populations. Upon his arrival in the West Indies, Columbus bribed and cajoled natives, often killing those who did not comply with his wishes.

2 points – While a two point response answers the question and looks at more than one side of the issue, it does not provide sufficient support.

Ex: What were the effects of Columbus' discovery of America?

Columbus' discovery of America was a triumphant achievement in bravery and human ingenuity, and we still talk about it today. However, it can be argued that his discovery, while profitable and exciting for Europe, was disastrous for local native populations.

1 point – A one point response answers the question, but does not provide examples, and only looks at one side of the issue.

Ex: What were the effects of Columbus' discovery of America?

Columbus' discovery of America was a great achievement in history. We wouldn't be here without Columbus.

0 points – You will get no points if you are unable to provide a reasoned response for the question, or if your response is off-topic. You will also receive no points if you are called on and are not paying attention.

Ex: What were the effects of Columbus' discovery of America?

What are we talking about? Is this a weekday?