Rubric- Total: 50 pts
Length
15 pts- Each diary entry is approximately 1.5 pages, for a total of 3 pages.
7 pts- Each diary entry is approximately 1 page, for a total of 2 pages 5 pts- Each diary entry is less than 3/4 page, for a total of less than 1.5 pages 0 pts- Each diary entry is two sentences or fewer. |
Content
20 pts- Diary entries mention 5 or more elements of Georgia colonial life (settlements, economy, individuals) that contribute to individual's success or failure.
15 pts- Diary entries mention 3 of the above elements 10 pts- Diary entries mention 2 of the above elements 0 pts- Diary entries mention 1 or no elements |
Style
10 pts- Diary entries are provided in a clear, engaging narrative using first-person voice and descriptive language
7 pts- Diary entries are written in a primarily factual style, in first person voice, with limited use of descriptive language 5 pts- Diary entries are entirely factual information, in first person voice, with no descriptive terms 0 pts- Diary entries are a list of factual information, with no first-person voice or descriptive language. |
Format
5 pts- Diary entries are clearly typed, double spaced in a clear font, with no typos or spelling/grammar errors
3 pts- Diary entries are clearly typed, double spaced in a clear font, with few errors 1 pt- Diary entries are typed, with errors but not so many as to be unreadable 0 pts- Diary entries are typed, but the number and degree of errors limit readability |