Yr 9 English
Creative Journal: black & white? Assignment Rubric
Excellent (4)
Creativity The journal contains many
creative details and/or
descriptors that contribute to
the reader’s enjoyment. The
author has really used their
imagination.
Figurative language Figurative language is used
abundantly and appropriately
throughout the entries. It
enhances the story by giving the
reader a deeper understanding
of characters and plot events.
Spelling and punctuation Spelling and punctuation were
correct and contributed to
clarity, style and character
development.
Understanding of racism Student demonstrated a
perceptive understanding of the
sources and consequences of
racism in society.
Understanding evidenced in
entries by insightful character
reflection.
Presentation Considerable evidence of effort
and pride taken to creatively
present journal. Student makes
excellent use of font, colour,
effects etc. Use of multimedia,
such as images and audio,
creates a distinct atmosphere
or tone that enhances the story.
Good (3)
The journal contains creative
details and/or descriptors that
contribute to the reader’s
enjoyment. The author has
used their imagination.
Figurative language is used
often and appropriately
throughout the entries. It
enhances the story by giving the
reader an understanding of
characters and plot events.
Spelling and punctuation were
typically correct and errors did
not detract from the story.
Student demonstrated a clear
understanding of the sources
and consequences of racism in
society. Understanding
evidenced in entries by
character reflection.
Evidence of effort and pride
taken to creatively present
journal. Student makes good
use of font, colour, effects etc.
Use of multimedia creates an
atmosphere or tone that
matches the story.
Fair (2)
The journal contains some
creative details and/or
descriptors, but they are not
always consistent with the
story. The author has tried to
use their imagination.
Some figurative language is
used appropriately throughout
the entries. It might enhance
the story by giving the reader
some understanding of
characters and plot events.
Spelling and punctuation were
typically correct, but errors
detracted from story.
Student demonstrated some
understanding of the sources
and consequences of racism in
society. Understanding
evidenced in entries by
occasional character reflection.
Some evidence of effort and
pride taken to creatively
present journal. Inconsistent
use of font, colour, effects etc.
An attempt was made to use
multimedia to create
atmosphere/tone but it needed
more work.
2018
Needs Work (1)
There is little evidence of
creativity in the journal. The
author does not seem to have
used much imagination.
Figurative language is not used
throughout the entries, or it is
used incorrectly.
Repeated errors in spelling and
punctuation distracted greatly
from the story.
Student demonstrated little or
no understanding of the
sources and consequences of
racism in society.
Little evidence of effort and
pride taken to creatively
present journal. Little or no
attempt was made to use
multimedia to create an
appropriate atmosphere/tone.
Mark: /20
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