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Timeline Rubric Timeline Rubric Students will create a chronological timeline showing 10 significant events from the novel. Rubric Code: Y8W353 By schlakeam Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Timeline Rubric
	5 pts	8 pts	10 pts	15 pts
Quality of content & theme	5 Many events are excluded, and too many trivial events are included. There is no theme noted, either.	8 Some events included are trivial, and major events are missing.There is no theme noted on the timeline.	10 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.	15 Included events are important and interesting. No major details are excluded. A theme of the book is noted and explained.
Quantity of facts	5 The timeline contains fewer than 5 events. There are either no written explanations or very sparse ones.	8 The timeline contains at least 5 significant events related to the novel with some written explanations.	10 The timeline contains at least 6-7 significant events related to the novel with written explanations.	15 The timeline contains at least 8-10 significant events related to the novel with written explanations.
Sequence of content	5 Most events are incorrectly placed on the timeline.	8 Seventy-five percent of the events are placed in proper order.	10 Almost all events are placed in proper order.	15 All events are placed in proper order.
Clarity of events	5 Events are described using vague language or inaccurate information.	8 Events are not described well and language is often vague or inaccurate.	10 Events are described well, but the written significance is sometimes vague or inaccurate.	15 Events are clearly described using accurate and vivid written language.
Mechanics	5 There are many punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors (5 or more).	8 Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are mostly correct (3-4 errors).	10 Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are mostly correct but with a few errors (1-2).	15 Punctuation, spelling and capitalization are correct throughout the entire timeline.
Quantity of visuals	5 The timeline contains 3 or fewer visuals.	8 The timeline contains at least 4-6 visuals related to events in the novel.	10 The timeline contains at least 7-9 visuals related to the novel.	15 The timeline contains at least 10 quality visuals related to the novel. These visuals demonstrate detail, accuracy, and creativity.
Standards	5 None of the noted standards were met.	8 Some of the noted standards correlated with this project were met.	10 Many of the standards correlated with this project were met.	15 All of the standards correlated with this project were met.