CATEGORY

Exemplary   3

Superior    2

Acceptable   1

Unacceptable 0

Content

Journal entry is highly thorough and thoughtful. Contains at least three references to important events or literary elements from the text. At least two exact quotations are cited to support assertions.

Journal entry is complete and thoughtful. Contains at least two references to important events or literary elements from the text. At least one exact quotation is cited to support assertions.

Journal entry is sufficient but needs more content details. Contains only one reference to important events or literary elements from the text.

Journal entry does not contain any content related passages.

Craft

Journal contains an in-depth, well-supported example of author's craft. HOW the author tells the tale and the techniques used are clearly discussed and critiqued.

Journal contains an example of author's craft. HOW the author tells the tale and the a technique used is discussed and critiqued.

Journal contains an example of author's craft but provides no meaningful critique or discussion of method.

The journal does not contain an example of author's craft.

Connections

Journal contains an in-depth, well-supported example of a personal connection to the literature. The connection and personal reaction is strong.

Journal contains an example of a personal connection to the literature. The connection and personal reaction is clear.

Journal contains an example of a personal connection to the literature, but does not fully explain. The connection and personal reaction is not clear.

The journal does not contain an example of a personal connection to the literature.

Completeness

Journal entry is thorough and well-written. All parts of the prompt are addressed and the entry is more than one page in length.

Journal entry is complete. All parts of the prompt are addressed and the entry is one page in length.

Journal entry is complete, but could use more detail. Most of the prompt is addressed and the entry is at least half a page in length.

Journal entry is incomplete. Most of the response to the prompt is missing and the entry is less than a half a page long.