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Timeline Rubric 
Students will create a chronological timeline showing 10 significant events from the novel.
Rubric Code: JX5A8B3
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Does not meet Expectations

4 pts

Approaching Expectations

6 pts

Meets Expectations

8 pts

Exceeds expectations

10 pts

Quality of content & theme

Does not meet Expectations

Many events are excluded, and too many trivial events are included. There is no theme noted, either.
Approaching Expectations

Some events included are trivial, and major events are missing.There is no theme noted on the timeline.
Meets Expectations

Most of the included events are important or interesting. One or two major events that contribute greatly to the story may be missing. A partial theme is noted but more explanation is needed.
Exceeds expectations

Included events are important and interesting. No major details are excluded. A theme of the book is noted and explained.
Quantity of facts

Does not meet Expectations

The timeline contains fewer than 5 events. There are either no written explanations or very sparse ones.
Approaching Expectations

The timeline contains at least 5 significant events related to the novel with some written explanations.
Meets Expectations

The timeline contains at least 6-9 significant events related to the novel with written explanations.
Exceeds expectations

The timeline contains at least 10 significant events related to the novel with written explanations.
Sequence of content

Does not meet Expectations

Most events are incorrectly placed on the timeline.
Approaching Expectations

Seventy-five percent of the events are placed in proper order.
Meets Expectations

Almost all events are placed in proper order.
Exceeds expectations

All events are placed in proper order.
Clarity of events

Does not meet Expectations

Events are described using vague language or inaccurate information.
Approaching Expectations

Events are not described well and language is often vague or inaccurate.
Meets Expectations

Events are described well, but the written significance is sometimes vague or inaccurate.
Exceeds expectations

Events are clearly described using accurate and vivid written language.
Mechanics

Does not meet Expectations

There are many punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors (5 or more).
Approaching Expectations

Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are mostly correct (3-4 errors).
Meets Expectations

Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are mostly correct but with a few errors (1-2).
Exceeds expectations

Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are correct throughout the entire timeline.
Quantity of visuals

Does not meet Expectations

The timeline contains 3 or fewer visuals.
Approaching Expectations

The timeline contains at least 4-6 visuals related to events in the novel.
Meets Expectations

The timeline contains at least 7-9 visuals related to the novel.
Exceeds expectations

The timeline contains at least 10 quality visuals related to the novel. These visuals demonstrate detail, accuracy, and creativity.










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