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Journal Expansion Rubric

Expand a journal entry into: A 4-5 paragraph fictional, narrative, or expository piece OR A poem (6+stanzas, or 20+ line free verse)

Rubric Code: DXW2669

By ecoyle

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Exceeds Standards 4 pts	Meets Standards 3 pts	Approaching Standards 2 pts	Below Standards 1 pts
Creativity	Exceeds Standards Writing is extremely creative. Ideas and style is refreshing and imaginative. Talented writing.	Meets Standards Writing is somewhat creative. Some new and imaginative ideas. Good writing.	Approaching Standards Writing contains a few creative ideas but style is mostly uninspired.	Below Standards Writing contains many cliche ideas and an uninspired style.
Word Choice	Exceeds Standards Strong, vivid words and descriptions throughout. Words are above average, and used appropriately throughout the work. Creative and elevated use of figurative language	Meets Standards Strong words and descriptions throughout. Many words are above average and used appropriately throughout the work. Appropriate use of figurative language.	Approaching Standards Some strong words and descriptions. Some above average word choices however, words may be used inappropriately. Attempts to use figurative language	Below Standards Poor word choice and descriptions throughout. Elementary word choices and many words misused. Writing is simple and unimaginative.
Organization and Development	Exceeds Standards Excellent idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Meets Standards Good idea creativity. Organization and use of supporting details evident in the work.	Approaching Standards Some idea creativity. Attempted organization and use of some supporting details evident in the work.	Below Standards No creativity, poor organization and no attempt to supply supporting details.
Fluidity	Exceeds Standards There is a strong rhythm and flow of language. Sentence structure is varied through out piece.	Meets Standards There is a rhythm and flow of language. Sentence stucture is often varied.	Approaching Standards An obvious attempt to create a rhythym and flow. Sentence stucture not varied.	Below Standards No attempt to create a rhythym. Sentence structure not varied.
Conventions	Exceeds Standards Uses correct and appropriate punctuation. Elevated use of parallel structure. Free of sentence fragments and run-ons, spelling errors. Paper is essentially error-free	Meets Standards Contains fewer than 3 errors that do not hinder comprehension in: spelling, punctuation, parallel structure, sentence structure, usage. Effective proofreading.	Approaching Standards Contains fewer than 5 errors that do not hinder comprehension in: spelling, punctuation, parallel structure, sentence structure, usage. Lacks effective proofreading	Below Standards Contains many errors that hinder comprehension. No evidence of proofreading.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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