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Timeline 
Timeline
Students are to create a timeline using by hand or using an online interactive timeline creator such as Capzles (capzles.com) concerning important events from their book. There should be no less than 10 events on the timeline. Students are to include either a picture, photo, video, or audio file for each event that they believe represents the event on their timeline. Each event is to have a brief explanation of its importance along with the picture.
Rubric Code: DX8X859
By miamelly
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  A

5 pts

B

4 pts

C

3 pts

D

2 pts

F

1 pts

Events
50 %

A

A concise description for each event is included and are in chronological order.
B

Nearly all slides are provided with a brief description and are in chronological order.
C

Nearly all slides are provided with a brief description however they are not in chronological order.
D

Most descriptions are missing, incorrect for several events and/or not in chronological order.
F

Less then half are provided with a description and/or not in chronological order.
Effects
20 %

A

Timeline includes visual aids (picture, clip, audio file, etc...) for each event. Visuals are appropriate and add significantly to the meaning of each event.
B

Timeline includes visual aids (picture, clip, audio file, etc...) for each event. Visuals are appropriate but do not always add significantly to the meaning of each event.
C

Timeline includes visual aids (picture, clip, audio file, etc...) for most events. Visuals are appropriate but do not always add significantly to the meaning of each event.
D

Timeline includes visual aids (picture, clip, audio file, etc...) for some events. Visuals are appropriate but do not add significantly to the meaning of events.
F

Few, if any of the events include aids or have any connection to the events.
Significance of Events
20 %

Why is this event important to the story?
A

The significance of each  event is explained in a clear, concise statement on the timeline. Significance makes sense and reflects higher thinking.
B

The significance of nearly all events is explained in a brief statement on the timeline. Significance  makes sense and reflects  some thought.
C

Several events are missing the explanation on significance and/or significance reflects little 
thought or depth.
D

The significance of most events is missing and/or reflects no thought.
F

Less then half of the events are explained in the timeline.
Grammar & Spelling
5 %

A

Timeline has no  misspellings or grammatical errors. Well written and concise.
B

Timeline has no more than two  misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
C

Timeline has 3 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
D

Timeline has 4+ misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
F

Timeline is difficult to read and understand due to the amount of grammatical/spelling errors.
Presentation & Quality
5 %

A

Impressive timeline. Neatly organized. Good use of visuals. Exceeds the  quality of other timelines.
B

Overall quality of timelines  about the same as other timelines. Some extra effort noticed.
C

Timeline has areas which reveal a 
lack of effort. Slightly below
the quality of other timelines.
D

Most of timeline reflects a lack of effort. Not engaging or interesting. Below average timeline.
F

A clear lack of effort throughout. Far below the average timeline.



Keywords:
  • timeline, interactive, novel



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