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Journal Writing Rubric

Reading Response Journal Writing Rubric

Students have written well developed paragraphs that reflect their personal response to the story.

Rubric Code: E64C7A

By mfrost

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Journal Entries
	EXCELLENT 4 pts	GOOD 3 pts	FAIR 2 pts	POOR 1 pts
Reflection 60 %	EXCELLENT The response is very specific and related to the situation or characters in the story. Many of the ideas are clearly supported.	GOOD The responses are somewhat specific and related to the situation or characters in the story. Some of the ideas are clearly supported.	FAIR The responses are not related to the situation or characters in the story. The ideas are not clearly supported.	POOR Few responses are provided or writing is completely off-topic.
Ideas & Content 30 %	EXCELLENT Information is accurate and response shows good insight. All entries are complete.	GOOD Information is accurate. Discussion makes a logical conclusion or an opinion is offered. All entries are complete.	FAIR Information provided is generally accurate but no insight is offered. Most entries are complete.	POOR Information is not accurate and there is no insight. Several entries are incomplete.
Organization & Mechanics 10 %	EXCELLENT Writing is fluent and interesting to read. Discussion is backed up with evidence. Entry is to the point, in complete sentences, with minimal spelling and grammar errors.	GOOD Writing is organized and somewhat interesting; discussion could be supported more strongly. There are some spelling and grammar errors.	FAIR Writing is not well organized and there is little supporting evidence. Spelling and grammar mistakes are common and affect the readability.	POOR Writing is not organized and there are many spelling and grammar mistakes.