Rubric for Blog Entry

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Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)	Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	Writer makes a few errors but they do not make the entry difficult to understand.	Writer makes many errors and a few types of errors.	Writer makes lots errors as well as many types of errors. The spelling and grammer make this entry hard to understand.
Focus on Topic and Creative Writing	There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. Entries are interesting for the reader.	Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. Entries are interesting for the reader.	Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. Little effort was put into the entries.	The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. No effort was put into the entries.
Completion of Weekly Blog Entries	Extra blog entries are present and have at least 2 paragraphs. Each paragraph has 3-5 sentences in it.	All required blog entries are present and have at least 2 paragraphs. Most paragraphs have 3-5 sentences.	One blog entry is missing and some entries may not be the required length.	No required blog entries are completed.