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Journal Writing 
Journal Writing
Rubric Code: J6964X
By jessicaridpath
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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Marks will be based on average per entry.
  Outstanding- Level 4

3 pts

Good- Level 3

2 pts

Needs Work- Level 2

1 pts

Poor- Level 1

0 pts

Date

Always write the date on the top right hand corner of the page.
Outstanding- Level 4

Date is on the page for all entries.
Good- Level 3

Date is on the page for most entries.
Needs Work- Level 2

Date is on the page for some entries.
Poor- Level 1

Date is rarely on the page.
Topic; Sentences

Journal writing is not always easy! 1. Take your time to think about the journal and form complete sentences.
2. Sentences like, "It was really cool," don't count!
3. Unless otherwise instructed, each journal needs to be at least 5 sentences.
Outstanding- Level 4

Good ideas are given and sticks to topic.

Sentences are not cliche (like..."It was fun," or "I liked it.")

Each journal has at least 5 sentences.
Good- Level 3

Good ideas are given and sticks to topic.

Sentences are not cliche (like..."It was fun," or "I liked it.")

Each journal has 4 sentences.
Needs Work- Level 2

Good ideas are given and sticks to topic.

Sentences are not cliche (like..."It was fun," or "I liked it.")

Each journal has 3 sentences.
Poor- Level 1

Good ideas are given and sticks to topic.

Sentences are not cliche (like..."It was fun," or "I liked it.")

Each journal has less than 3 sentences.
Capitalization/Punctuation

Remember to use capital letters in the right places... and to use punctuation that you know such as periods, exclamation marks, and question marks.
Outstanding- Level 4

0-2 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Good- Level 3

3-4 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Needs Work- Level 2

5-6 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Poor- Level 1

7+ or N/A
Spelling

Spelling will count for words you should know, such as word wall words.
Outstanding- Level 4

0-2 spelling errors allowed.
Good- Level 3

3-4 spelling errors allowed.
Needs Work- Level 2

5-6 spelling errors allowed.
Poor- Level 1

7+ or N/A
Presentation

While journals do not have to be your best work, they do have to be presentable!
Outstanding- Level 4

Sentences are always written inside margins and on the lines.
Good- Level 3

Sentences are usually written inside margins and on the lines.
Needs Work- Level 2

Sentences are sometimes written inside margins and on the lines.
Poor- Level 1

Sentences are never written inside margins and on the lines.
Neatness

Think about these things:
Is there enough space between each word?
Did you use the lines on the page?
Outstanding- Level 4

You obviously took your time and wrote neatly; I can easily read your entire journal!
Good- Level 3

Were you in a hurry? Your writing looks a bit rushed. I found it difficult to read your journal in a few places.
Needs Work- Level 2

Your writing is messy. You obviously finished in a hurry and I find it difficult to read your journal in many places.
Poor- Level 1

Your journal is very difficult to read in most places. Please rewrite and hand in again.




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