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Completes Activity Requirements

Student completes all activities. Work is exceptional.

Student completes all activities. Work is acceptable.

Student makes an attempt to complete all activities.

Student makes no attempt to complete activities.

Reads "Shades of Gray"

Reads "Shades of Gray" with enthusiasm.

Reads "Shades of Gray."

Reads "Shades of Gray" with forced attitude.

Makes no attempt to read "Shades of Gray."

Participates in class/group discussion

Listens attentively when others share. Participates verbally with appropriate comments.

Sometimes participates in discussion. May struggle staying focused.

Participates only when called upon to do so.

Refuses or makes no attempt to participate.

Journals

Writes in journal daily. Writing is neat, in complete sentences, and well thought out.

Writes in journal daily, but is lacking in neatness, sentence structure, or input.

Writes in journal sporadically. Thoughts are not well organized or thought out.

Writes little or not at all. Makes no attempt to have journal in class.

Final written response

Final response captures the plot of the story and is exceptionally well written. The response captures the conflict within the main character and connects to life today.

Final response is written well and includes some of the plot features. The response captures some of the conflict/struggle within the main character.

Final response is written, but lacks organization of thought. The response lacks connection to the main character's struggle.

Final response shows little or no understanding of the main character's struggle.