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Dear Diary Book Report

Write 4 diary/journal entries that one of the story’s main characters might have kept before, during, or after the book’s events. Remember that the character’s thoughts and feelings are very important in a diary. Diary should be written in the first person (I, me, my, etc.). Each entry must be at least 250 words.

Rubric Code: H25WCB6

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Subject: English

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Grade Levels: 6-8

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	1 3 pts	2 4 pts	3 5 pts	4 (N/A)
Entries	1 Entries are missing titles, or are not in sequential order. Reader is confused about what is going on in the story. Entries are far too short	2 Entries are presented in a neat and sequential fashion. Using titles would help the reader understand what is happening. Less than 250 words per entry	3 Each entry is labeled. The entry has a title which helps the reader understand what is happening. The entries are presented in a sequential fashion. 250 words per entry.	4 Each entry is clearly labeled, with a date if possible. The entry has a title which helps the reader understand what is happening. The entries are presented in a neat, and sequential fashion. At least 250 words per entry.
Content	1 The entries are confusing, student isn't sure what is happening in the story, and the feelings of the character are either not shared, not explained or do not match the event. The events described from the story are of little importance.	2 The entry is somewhat explained, and some inferences are made about how the character is feeling. Story is retold or statements explainn only what is happening. The events described from the story are of lesser importance.	3 Each entry is explained. Student inferred the characters feelings, and state what is happening, and some of what the character is feeling at the time. The reader understands the passage but chooses less important moments to write about. Student is able to understand what is going on in the story by the journal entry.	4 Each entry is clearly explained. Student makes inferences about the character's feelings, and state not only what is happening, but what the character is feeling at the time. The reader chose privotable events to describe and clearly understands the importance of the passage Students is able to show understanding of what is going on in the story by the journal entry.
Grammer	1 The paper is full of grammatical errors, student did not use proper sentence or paragraph structure, including awkward or fragmented sentences. Rough draft conference did not occur. Feedback ignored.	2 There are 3-5 major grammatical errors. Words are used and spelled correctly, but are often repeated. Sentence structure and paragraph structure are some what correct. Introduction, or closing mising. 3-5 awkward or fragmented sentences. Rough draft conference occured but feedback mostly ignored.	3 There are 1-2 grammatical errors. Different words are used and spelled correctly, with 1-2 errors. Paragraphs are written correctly and sentence structure is correct, with 1-2 awkward or fragmented sentences. Rough draft conference happened with some evidence that feedback was listened to and some changes made.	4 There are no grammatical errors. A variety of words are used and spelled correctly. Paragraphs are correct and sentence structure is varied. There are no awkward or fragmented sentences. Rough draft conference happened with clear evidence that feedback was listened to and appropriate changes made.

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