Journal Writing Rubric

1
Content/Ideas

Organization

Response
does not
answer the
question.

Few
examples are
given to
support
opinions or
ideas.

The response is
written in a
random order,
and includes 1-2
of:

Introductio
n

Main ideas

Conclusion

Title

Date

Spelling/Gramma Many spelling or

r
grammar errors
that distract the
reader from the
content.

Response
answers the
question.

Opinions
and ideas are
sometimes
supported.

Some
examples are
detailed.
Opinions
and ideas are
well supported
with detailed
examples.

Some spelling or
grammar errors
that distract the
reader from the
content.

3
Response
clearly answers
the question.

Opinions
and ideas are
well supported
with detailed
examples.

The response is
easy to follow,
and includes all
of:

Introductio
n

Main ideas

Conclusion

Title

Date
Few spelling or
grammar errors
that distract the
reader from the
content.