Homework Journal Rubric

Strong Journaling:

· Journal demonstrates thoughtful engagement with the text, strong reading comprehension and includes astute observations about the text. Focus is on learning: to test, theorize, experiment, flesh-out, develop deeper ideas about the text.

· Every sentence is focused on trying to figure out what things mean

· Does close reading of every quote

· Notes ways the author is using language to express deeper meaning (i.e., literary devices)

· Tries to figure out what those literary devices mean

· Frequently asks questions and makes multiple attempts to answer them

· Has multiple theories about what something means and looks deeply into quotes to try to figure out the most plausible answers

· Works to think about original and interesting possible meanings

· The writer clearly explains their ideas and the thinking behind their ideas.

· Analysis is developed and specific.

· While not perfectly polished, the writing is clear and easy to read.

· The journal meets all requirements (including any specific directions for each individual entry)

Poor Journaling:

· Summarizes (explains what happened in the text)

· Quotes vaguely have a purpose

· States obvious relationships and ideas

· Does little or no work to try to understand deeper ideas (no questions or proposed answers)

· Lacks any close reading

· Does not consider the author’s use of language

· Says things for the sake of saying them and not to try to learn

· Is repetitive

· Does not meet requirements (such as length or any other specific directions)

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