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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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