Double-Entry Journal Rubric
4	3		2	1
Outstanding! (Advanced)	Good (Proficient)	So-So (Basic)		Oops (Below Basic)
Quality	Quality	Quality		Quality
§ Entries always show evidence of reflection and critical thinking. § Entries are insightful, substantial, and always well developed. § Entries contain real-world connections. § You always attempt deeper thinking and creativity in your writing. § Entries contain fresh, vivid, accurate and appropriate words. § Entries always follow instructions. § Entries always contain a balance of different forms of reactions to text (prose, poetry, drawings, dialogue, etc.).	§ Entries include some reflection and critical thinking. § Entries are occasionally insightful and mostly well developed. § Some attempt to make real-world connections. § You usually attempt deeper thinking and creativity in your writing. § Entries sometimes incorporate fresh, vivid, accurate and appropriate words. § Entries follow instructions most of the time. § Entries mostly contain a balance of different forms of reactions to text (prose, poetry, drawings, dialogue, etc.).	§ Entries lack reflection or evidence of critical thinking. § Entries may lack ambition or be underdeveloped. § Little attempt to make real-world connections. § Sometimes you attempt deeper thinking and creativity in your writing. § Entries make a basic effort to use effective word choices. § Entries sometimes follow instructions. § Entries occasionally contain a balance of different forms of reactions to text (prose, poetry, drawings, dialogue, etc.).		§ Entries lack thought and effort. § Entries are written just to fill space. § Little or no attempt to make real-world connections or use effective word choices. § Entries rarely follow instructions. § Entries do not contain a balance of different forms of reactions to text (prose, poetry, drawings, dialogue, etc.).
Quantity	Quantity	Quantity		Quantity
§ Entries are 1 page in length or more.	§ Entries are 3/4 –page in length.	§ Entries are ½-page in length.		§ Entries are less than ½-page in length.
Neatness and Conventions § DEJ is organized and neatly-bound. Entries are dated. § Entries are always written with care, with attention to penmanship, spelling, and grammar. § Entries are virtually error-free. § Someone else can read your entries easily.	Neatness and Conventions § Entries are mostly written with care, with attention to neat penmanship, spelling, and grammar. § Entries may contain a 3-4 mechanical errors. § Someone else can usually read your entries easily.	Neatness and Conventions § Occasional lapses in penmanship, spelling, and grammar. § Entries may contain several mechanical errors. § It’s often difficult for someone else to read your entries.		Neatness and Conventions § Sloppy penmanship, spelling, and grammar. § Numerous errors. § It’s very difficult for someone else to read your entries.
A	B	C		F
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