Assessment:

Self Expressive:

Verbal/Linguistic:

Create a diary for Rainsford which describes his feelings as he travels Ship Trap Island. Be sure to include at least one entry for each day.

Rubric:

Score	Required Elements:	Grammar/tone/voice	Connection to text:
4	Project is extremely attractive, covers all of the requirements completely and well. Has a rough, second, and final draft. Exceptionally Creative… amazing!!	Has a controlling impression, which is maintained throughout the piece. Maintains a consistent tone, and is focused. Uses precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active voice. Grammar is correct, project is proofread, and the writing is exceptional. Planning apparent. Any illustrations are appropriate to the text.	Clear connections between writing and concept/story. Extremely well planned.
3	Project is fairly attractive, covers the requirements fairly completely and well. Has a rough, second and final draft. Fairly neat. Great work.	Has a controlling impression. Usually maintains a consistent tone, and is focused. Uses some precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active voice A few grammatical errors. The writing is of fairly high quality. Planning is apparent.	Connections to the story are fairly clear
2	Project is somewhat attractive, covers some of the requirements. Has a rough and second draft. Fairly neat. Good work.	There are several grammatical errors. Tries to maintain a consistent tone. Tries to use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active voice. The writing is okay. Some planning apparent.	Connections to the story are somewhat clear.
1	Poorly done.	Minimal accuracy.	Minimal connections to the story.
0	No real attempt made to complete assignment	Minimal accuracy.	No connections to the story