iRubric: Winter Thunder: Journal Rubric

Only three or fewer vocabulary words are used within the journal. The use of vocabulary words is inconsistent with their definitions. Vocabulary words are used in an incorrect context.

Four or fewer vocabulary words are used within the journal. The use of vocabulary words is mostly consistent with their definitions. The vocabulary words are used in an acceptable context, although some contexts remain unclear.

All five vocabulary words are used within the journal. The use of vocabulary words is always consistent with their definitions. Vocabulary words are articulated clearly and in the correct context.

Journal entry does not deal with the theme articulated in the prompt. It is evident that the student has misunderstood the theme of the novella.

Journal entry is loosely based on the theme articulated in the prompt. Student is not entirely able to discuss the theme throughout the entirety of his/her entry.

Journal entry is a result of a careful analysis, understanding, and reproduction of the theme in the context of personal experience. It is evident that the student is effectively able to articulate the theme and the ways in which it has presented itself in his/her experience.