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Vlog or Written Journal Project 
Students are to record 4 short vlog entries or write 4 journal entries from a main character's point of view based on one or more major events that took place in the novel they just read. Their job is to think about how the character might have felt and reacted to the event. They must also consider the author's description and character traits for the character.
Rubric Code: NXB7X55
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
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Student will write 4 journal entries OR record 4 vlog posts discussing feelings or reactions to a key event in the story as the character.
  Exceeds expectations

(N/A)

Satisfactory

(N/A)

Progressing

(N/A)

Needs improvement

(N/A)

Event(s) Choice
40 pts

Includes:
-Key event from the novel
-Clear portrayal of the major character traits of their chosen character
-Clear understanding of the character's feelings about the event
-Clear description of the event as seen from the character's perspective

Exceeds expectations

Topic was chosen from an important event in their novel. Entries are filled with emotion, symbolism, and clearly portrayed character traits.
Above and beyond.

40 points
Satisfactory

Scene was chosen from an important event in their novel. Skit gives the audience a basic level of understand regarding the content and theme of the novel.

30 points
Progressing

The scene that was chosen was from a less important event in the novel and gave the audience an idea of the content of the novel.

20 points
Needs improvement

No clear connection between the skit and novel. Skit does not give any information about the theme, character traits, or content of the novel.

10 points
Time & Length
10 pts

Maximum
4 vlog entries between 1:30-2:30
4 journal entries 1 page each; typed, double-spaced, 12 font

Exceeds expectations

Length of vlog or journal exceeds requirement.

5 points
Satisfactory

Length of vlog or journal is within the given time.

4 points
Progressing

Length of vlog or journal does not meet minimum requirement by a small margin. (10 seconds or less)

3 points
Needs improvement

Length of vlog or journal does not meet minimum requirement by a significant margin . (20 seconds or more)

2 points
Voice
40 pts

Includes:
-written from the character's point of view
-using language appropriate for your character/time period/novel
-written/recorded in the character's "voice"
-used character traits from the novel to accurately portray the character
-4 different reference pages from the novel used to determine character traits

Exceeds expectations

Journal or vlog entries are clearly done from the character's point of view. Journal entries show a clear representation of the character's attitude about the topic and behavior in general.
Student handed in a list of more than 4 reference pages from the novel and explained how they used this information in their vlog/journal. Above and beyond.
Satisfactory

Journal or vlog entries are clearly done from the character's point of view. Journal entries represent the character's attitude about the topic.
Student handed in a list of 4 reference pages from the novel and explained how they used this information in their vlog/journal.
Progressing

Journal or vlog entries are done from the character's point of view. Journal entries do not show a clear portrayal of the character's attitude about the topic.
Student handed in a list of less than 4 reference pages from the novel and were not able to fully explain how they used this information in their project.
Needs improvement

Journal or vlog entries are done from the student's point of view. Journal entries are written in the student's voice and have no obvious connection to the character they chose.
Student did not hand in any reference information.



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  • Broadcast, Journalism, Mass Media, Video editing

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