Journal Assignment Checklist Name_________________________ Date_____________
5 In-Class Blog Entries: o Blog includes 5 entries from in-class o The first entry is about a childhood memory and demonstrates use of “point of view” and “setting” o The second entry is about music (playing it, listening to it, etc…) showing a distinct voice o The third entry is about nature or animals ( ex. an outdoors experience or pet) using the four terms from the poster project o The fourth entry is about friends/family with an obvious focus on dialogue use o The fifth entry is about a favorite pastime (sports, art, writing, etc…) using transitions within
10 “homework” free-choice Entries: o Journal includes at least 10 entries done outside of class o Journal entries demonstrate proper use of unit terminology o Journal is presented in an acceptable format (written, blog, comic strip, illustrated, etc.) *** You must check with me before choosing a format other than a blog. If you choose to do a comic strip, for example, you must have a written component too. The same goes for illustrations…you must also write to earn credit on this assignment. I will discuss this further with you if you choose those options.