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Historical Journal Writing Historical Journal Writing Rubric Code: E2347X6 By sbraun1101 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Historic Journal Writing American History
	Poor 1 pts	Average 2 pts	Well Done 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Historical facts and knowledge. Sufficient historical facts are incorporated in the journal entry. Describes and explains different experiences of people living in America during this period 1508-1828.	1 -No historical facts are present. -Very little description of experience of people living during this time .	2 -Historical facts are minimal and do nothing to add to the story. -Some descriptions of the different experiences of people living in America during this time.	3 -Historical facts are present, they add to the story and present a believable event. -Clear description of the different experiences of people living in America at this time.	4 -Historical facts are numerous, they add quality and believability to the story. -Detailed description and explanation of the different experiences of people living in America at this time.
Organization Each entry contains facts, background information, setting, detailed descriptions and reflection	1 Most elements are missing	2 Some elements are missing	3 Most elements are consistently used throughout the journal. Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection	4 All elements are consistently used throughout the journal. Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection
Knowledge The journal entries as a whole demonstrates your understanding of the significance of the events of the historical time period.	1 The journal demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the time period	2 The journal demonstrates a minimal knowledge of the time period	3 The journal demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the time period	4 The journal demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the time period
Writing: Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation	1 There are numerous grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors throughout the journal. Descriptive language is missing. Descriptions lack detail.	2 There are 3 or 4 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors throughout the journal. Descriptive language is used but clumsy. Descriptions are present but lack detail.	3 There are 1 or 2 grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors throughout the journal. Descriptive language is used to describe the author's environment and the descriptions are detailed and accurate.	4 Capitalization, spelling, grammar, and punctuation are correct throughout the journal. Descriptive language is used to describe the author's environment and a sense of awe is reflected in the writing. Descriptions are detailed and accurate.