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.

0 points

Not yet meeting expectations, significant amounts not completed.

1 point

Not yet meeting expectations. Some parts not completed.

2 points

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

3 points

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

4 points

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.

0 points

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

1 point

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

2 points

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.