Unit Overview

How Your Journal Will Be Assessed

Your work will be marked based on the following marking rubric.

Ideas and Content

Not enough completed to assess this area.

0points

Not yet meeting expectations, significant amounts not completed.

1points

Not yet meeting expectations. Some parts not completed.

2points

Minimally Meets Expectations - some detail, attempts to respond with minimally acceptable accuracy.

3points

Meets Expectations - reasonable detail, responses mostly complete. Most directions followed. There is some attempt to respond to a topic if it has been provided.

4points

Fully Meets Expectations - neat, very good detail and responses. You generally attempt deeper thinking in your responses when possible. Directions followed carefully.

5points

Exceeds Expectations - neat, exceptional detail, thoughtful responses. You always attempt deeper thinking in your responses, when possible. The topics have been addressed thoroughly and correctly. Directions followed carefully.

6points

Organization & Conventions

Journals are missing dates, names, titles, etc. Entries have many errors in sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation that make them difficult to read. And/or not enough completed to assess this area.

0points

Some correct labelling. Errors in sentence structure or grammar may make it difficult to follow. May lack effort in these areas.

1points

Generally labelled correctly. Some errors in grammar, spelling, or sentence structure, but they do not impact readability.

2points

Correct labelling and neat presentation. Entries are easy to read and understand with just a few minor errors in spelling punctuation and grammar. Complete sentences in evidence.