Flowers For Algernon - Diary
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Date : ___________________ Title of Work: ___________________
 
Criteria
Points
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Textual Evidence
Diary does not refer to any text from the novel.
Diary has one or two references to the novel that do not relate to the character that is writing the diary.
Diary makes adequate references (3 to 4) to the novel.
Diary makes numerous references (5+) to the novel.
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Grammar and Spelling
Major spelling errors, grammar is poor and makes comprehension nearly impossible.
Some spelling errors, writing is sloppy and comprehension is difficult, but possible.
A few spelling errors and/or grammar issues, but does not distract from overall comprehension.
No spelling issues and only one or two grammar issues - none of which takes away from the overall quality of the cards.
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Length
Project consists of only one diary entry.
Project consists of 2 diary entries that are incomplete.
Project consists of 2 well constructed, complete journal entries.
Project consists of 3 or more well constructed, complete journal entries.
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Character Voice
Diary entries read and feel like a report. There is no sense of the character at all in the writing.
Diary entries have a flash or two of the character's voice, but it is still feels like an essay.
Diary has an adequate voice that allows the reader to know who which character is writing the journal.
Diary has a very clear character voice from start to finish.
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