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GOSSIP WORLD AND GLOBAL WARRIOR JOURNAL RUBRIC

This rubric is for reflection, reading response, or journal topics.

Rubric Code: KXXWW92

By Ms_Aprel_King

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Journal Writing Rubric
	EXCELLENT 5 pts	GOOD 4 pts	FAIR 3 pts	INCOMPLETE 1 pts
#1. Response	EXCELLENT The response is very specific; related to the article/topic, clearly stated and supported.	GOOD Some major points are made, but not clearly related to the article/topic and only somewhat supported.	FAIR The response is unclear, answer does not clearly respond to the article/topic.	INCOMPLETE The writing is completely off-topic.
#2. Quote Usage and Paraphrase	EXCELLENT 2-3 quotes are used from the article to enhance ideas. Quotes chosen are explained in a way that further supports student's writing on that topic. Other parts of the writing is clearly in the students own words.	GOOD A quote is used and is satisfactorily supported within the student's writing. The paraphrased information is satisfactory and requires further examples to explain ideas.	FAIR Information provided is generally accurate but no insight is offered. Student's writing show difficulty to use quotes and paraphrase with a purpose.	INCOMPLETE It is evident that the student did not read the article or understand the topic as demonstrated in their writing. Student's response is not original. It is evident their writing was greatly influence by another student or the article is plagiarized.
#3. Organization & Mechanics	EXCELLENT Writing is fluent and interesting to read. Discussion is backed up with evidence from the text. Entry is to the point, in complete sentences, free of spelling errors and uses correct grammar. Text messaging language is not used.	GOOD Writing is fluent, but not interesting; discussion could be supported more strongly, spelling errors are minimal and grammar is mostly accurate. Text messaging language is not used.	FAIR Writing is choppy and unclear. Student's response is 3-4 sentences long. Text messaging style is sometimes used in writing.	INCOMPLETE Response is too brief. Student's response is 1-2 sentences long. A majority of the writing is in text messaging style.