iRubric: Journal Entry Rubric

Details in the entry give little to no detail, do not relate to the texts that have been read, and reflect little understanding of the time period.

Details in the entry give some information to the reader though they may not relate back to the the texts that were read they do reflect some understanding of the time period.

Details in the entry give the reader important information. The information relates back to the texts that were read in and out of class and reflects an understanding of the time period.

Details in the entry give the reader important information. The information relates back to the texts that were read in and out of class and reflects an understanding of the time period. The entry makes connections to other historical persons, events, or concepts.

Organization of ideas is so fractured that it takes away from the content and makes it difficult for the reader to understand what has been written.

Ideas are organized somewhat clearly, but the organization could be improved upon.

Ideas are organized in a clear and meaningful way. They flow and properly represent the point-of-view of the concept/idea/character that is being journaled.

Ideas are organized logically, clearly, and in a meaningful manner. The ideas flow in a consistent way from beginning to conclusion and accurately portray the beliefs, point-of-view, or concept being journaled, and the connection to other historical persons, events, or concepts is relevant and meaningful.