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4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Literary Elements |
Large variety of literary elements used to respond. The strategies consistently relate to the text. |
Some variety in use of literary elements The literary. elements are related to the story most of the time. |
Little variety when using literary elements. The elements sometimes relate to the piece. |
No use of literary elements in response. Retelling of the story takes place sometimes. |
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Creativity |
Use a wide array of response strategies. Imagination, ideas and interpretations are personally connected and abundant. |
Some entries are creative: utilizing different strategies. There is evidence of unique personal thought, response, & interpretation . |
There are a few entries that show creativity, but most are uniform. There is a little personal response and interpretation. |
Entries are all alike. Entries show no personal interpretation and response. |
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Organization |
All entries are organized and list the title and date. Writing is arranged in clear paragraphs. All responses make sense and are easy to understand. |
Most entries are organized and list the title and date. The writing is usually arranged in paragraphs. Ideas make sense for the most part. |
Some entries are organized and list the title and date. Writing is not arranged in paragraphs • Ideas are sometimes hard to follow |
Title and Date are usually missing from entries. Writing is not in paragraphs or clearly written. • Ideas are hard to follow. |
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Detail & Evidence |
Responses always relate to the text. Book uotes & examples are used. Responses are detailed providing in-depth thought. |
Responses relate to the text most of the time. There is evidence from the book. Responses provide some detail. |
Responses do not provide much evidence or detail from the text. Responses are often unrelated to main idea of the text. |
Responses are short and provide no detail. There are no examples from the text used. |
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Effort & Work Put In |
Work is done consistently. There is evidence of large quantities of work. |
Work is done almost always. There are fair amounts of work shown. |
Work is sometimes missing. There is not a great quantity of work. Entries are sparse. |
Work is sporadic and infrequent. Work is often incomplete or minimal in quantity. |
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Mechanics |
Spelling, grammar, & punctuation is corrected by proofreading. There are almost no mistakes. |
Mechanics are focused on during the writing. There are few spelling, grammar & punctuation errors. |
One of the following is not focused on while writing: 1. Spelling 2. Punctuation 3. Grammar |
Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar is not corrected or focused on while writing. |
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