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To Build a Fire Journal Rubric 
Character Journal Rubric
Using details found in Jack London's "To Build a Fire," pretend you are the man who is traveling in the Yukon wilderness. Your piece must: have at least 5 entries (1 paragraph each), trace the change in the man's outlook from beginning to end, establish the relationship with the dog, address at least 3 complications in the plot, use first person POV.
Rubric Code: SX8X456
By amy106
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Characterization

Traces the change in the man's outlook from beginning to end
Excellent

Thoroughly conveys the man's casual attitude toward nature and moves to describe his growing discomfort, panic, and fear.
Good

Conveys the fact that the man has not fully grasped the danger of what he is about to do. Relays his growing discomfort, but could have more clearly conveyed the worry and panic that sets in.
Fair

Conveys the fact that the man has not fully grasped the idea of how cold it truly is. Minimally conveys his discomfort with the cold, but does not establish the man's worry or panic at the gravity of his situation.
Not Quite There

Occasionally states that it is colder than the man realized, but does not establish the fact that the man has not fully grasped how truly cold it is. It does not convey the discomfort the man experiences, nor does it convey his worry or panic as he realizes the gravity of his situation.
Relationship with the Dog

Establishes the man's desire to control the dog, and his willingness to sacrifice the dog to ensure his survival.
Excellent

Thoroughly demonstrates the man's growing irritation with the dog and establishes the man's willingness to sacrifice the dog in order to survive his ordeal. Also demonstrates the man's realization that the dog senses impending doom.
Good

Establishes the fact that the man is not fond of the dog and that he uses the dog to aid in his survival.
Fair

Establishes the fact that there is a dog traveling with the man, but does not include how the man uses the dog to aid in his survival.
Not Quite There

Does not include the fact that there is a dog traveling with the man.
Complications

Includes instances when the man faces complications or challenges challenges, and his reactions to those challenges
Excellent

Journal includes more than 3 complications the man faces throughout his journey, and the man's reactions to these complications. These are consistent with the original.
Good

Journal includes 3 complications the man faces throughout his journey and the man's reactions to these complications. These are consistent with the original.
Fair

Journal includes 3 complications the man faces throughout his journey, but does not include the man's reactions to these complications.
Not Quite There

Journal includes fewer than 3 complications the man faces and does not include the man's reactions to these complications.
Mistakes

Addresses mistakes the man has made throughout his trek through the Yukon, including his underestimating the cold, his choice to build a fire under a tree, etc.
Excellent

Journal elaborately describes how the man realizes the mistakes he has made.
Good

Journal adequately describes how the man realizes the mistakes he has made.
Fair

Journals attempts to mention how the man realizes the mistakes he has made.
Not Quite There

Journal does not mention how the man realizes his mistakes.
Conventions

Meets the requirements of 5 entries, all entries are in first person, attention has been given to editing for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Excellent

Journal includes all of the required entries, all entries are in first person POV, and the piece has been given significant attention to editing for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Good

Journal includes all of the required entries, all entries are in first person PO and the piece has been given adequate attention to editing for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Fair

Journal does not include the required number of entries, but the entries included are all in first person POV and the piece has been given adequate attention to editing for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Not Quite There

Journal does not include the required number of entries, the entries included are not in first person POV and the piece has not been given adequate attention to editing for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.



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