Reading Journal Rubric

Reading journals will be graded using the rubric below.  Please remember to include all of the following to receive maximum credit (15 points):

Summary

Includes title of reading (in summary or post title)                                        _____/0.5_

Uses own words                                                                                           _____/1.5_

Includes main points                                                                                     _____/2___

Appropriate length (approximately 4-8 sentences)                                       _____/1___

Reflection

Presents a thoughtful response (thoughts/opinions/questions, etc.)           _____/3___

Appropriate length (approximately 4-8 sentences)                                       _____/1___

Things Learned

Includes three things learned about English                                                 _____/3___

Comments

Comments on at least two other readings                                                   _____/2___

Appropriate length (at least 3-4 sentences)                                                 _____/1___

Total                                                                                                             _____/15__

Grade	Points
A – Exceptional	13.5 – 15
B – Very Good	12 – 13.4
C – Satisfactory	10.5 – 11.9
D – Marginal	9 – 10.4
F – Failing	0 – 8.9