NAME: __________________________ NOTEBOOK RUBRIC

	Exemplary (A) 9-10	Meets Expectations (B) 8	Needs Improvement (C) 7	Needs Much Improvement (D) 6 & below
GENERAL: Number of required entries present. This includes all class notes, class work, & homework assignments. Entries are neatly written in the notebook. (x 4)	All are present	Missing 1-2	Missing 3-4	Missing 5 or more
DEVELOPMENT of ENTRIES: Written assignments (HW & Journals) have been developed to reveal complete ideas. Examples, details, quotes, and vivid descriptions make these entries come to life. Reader is not left hanging. Class notes contain all materials discussed in class plus personal input. (x 2)	Entries go beyond basics	All the basics are covered	Nearly all the basics are covered but not very thoroughly	Entries are largely undeveloped
ORGANIZATION: Entries are clearly labeled with the appropriate heading: date, title, HW # or Journal # if appropriate. Entries are easy to locate because they are written in a logical sequence. (x1)	Reader can locate desired notes immediately	Reader may have some difficulty locating desired notes	Many notes are difficult to locate	Notes are not labeled and very difficult to locate
NOTE TAKING STRATEGIES*: Student has developed clear and effective note taking strategies including visual organizers, asking questions, and diagrams. * (x 1)	Notes go beyond what was on the blackboard	Notes cover everything that was on blackboard	Some notes may be missing	Many notes are missing
EFFORT & IMPROVEMENT: Overall visible effort and commitment made to the writer’s notebook. Neatness counts! This is a learner’s tool. (x 2	Anyone could pick up this NB and use it to study for a test	The student will most likely be able to use as a study aid	There isn’t enough effort here to create a learner’s tool	This is not a learner’s tool

Remember: The best notes are those that not only include what has been presented on the blackboard, but go beyond. THINK. Include your thoughts, observations, questions.

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