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Colonial Town Covenant Project

Scenario: Carteret and Berkeley have been granted land by Charles II for their support during the civil war. In 1665 they draft the Concession of Agreement, granting freedom of religion and establishing New Jersey. In 1674 Berkeley sells his interest in the West to the Quakers, splitting the colony into East and West. You are part of a group of English colonists that has received permission from Carteret to establish a new town (which will operate as a colony) in his East Jersey. As you will discover, the creation of a new town requires much planning. Everything from by-laws to land ownership must be put in writing before a house, road or fence can be built. The written document outlining the plan for a new town is called a covenant. Below you will find the Concession of Agreement's requirements for drafting a colonial town covenant.

Rubric Code: C34334

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 9-12

Create A Colony
	Failing 1 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Map / Layout of Colony 2 pts	Failing Fails to include a one page (8.5X11) map of the state, indicating the new town in E. NJ, and at least 2 other major towns with a key	Needs Improvement Fails to include more than one of the following: one page (8.5X11 map) of the state, location and name of the new town in E. NJ, and at least 2 other major towns with a key	Proficient Includes all but one of the requirements : one page (8.5X11 map) of the state, location and name of the new town in E. NJ, and at least 2 other major NJ towns at this time with a key	Exemplary Includes all of the requirements (see Proficient)
Language Arts 3 pts	Failing Numerous grammar, spelling and mechanical errors make it difficult to follow. No use of a dictionary and not proof read.	Needs Improvement Numerous grammar, spelling and mechanical errors. Lacks use of a dictionary and/or not proofread. Difficult to hold the reader's attention.	Proficient Several grammar, spelling or mechanical errors but most are of a more complex nature. An interesting read.	Exemplary Very few grammar, spelling or mechanical errors, which are of a complex nature. Excellent flow; keeps the reader's attention.
Flag/Name of Colony 2 pts	Failing No flag or flag not correct size (4"x4"). No written descrip-tion of symbology of flag. Name of colony reason rambles.	Needs Improvement Flag not correct size (4"x4") and written description missing information about colors or symbols. Name of colony not clear.	Proficient Flag correct size (4"x4") but missing information about symbols or color. Description of colony name is focused.	Exemplary Flag correct size (4"x4"), information about colors and symbols is correct. Description of name of colony is logical, clear and concise.
Basic Laws for Colony 3 pts	Failing Provided less than five laws and/or may not be particularly relevant or relate to the time period.	Needs Improvement Provided six-seven laws and/or they may not be particularly relevant or relate to the time period.	Proficient Provided eight-nine laws and are generally important, relevant and relate to the time period.	Exemplary Provided at least ten laws that deomonstrate an understanding of criminal, social or religious behavior relevant to the time period.
Leaders/Government 3 pts	Failing Only one or two positions listed and lacks a complete understanding of pre revolutionary government.	Needs Improvement Description of at least three positions that may demon-strate a lack of understanding of pre-revolutionary government.	Proficient Description of at least four positions or positions may demonstrate a lack of understanding of pre-revolutionary government.	Exemplary Description of at least five positions that demonstrate understanding of pre revolutionary government.
Social Structure 3 pts	Failing Description of roles of men, women and children is very limited. Doesn't demonstrate any research.	Needs Improvement Description of roles of men, women and children is limited. Demonstrates weak research.	Proficient Description of roles of men, women, and children are clear and accurate for the times. Demonstrates quality research.	Exemplary Provides well written explanation of roles of men, women and children in the colony. Demon-strates quality research and understanding.
Religion 3 pts	Failing Does not address this requirement or is highly inaccurate.	Needs Improvement Descriptions of the religions represented and their basic beliefs are reason-ably accurate. Reflects very basic research.	Proficient Descriptions of rhe religions represented and their basic be-liefs are reasonably accurate. Good research. A pie chart shows a realistic representation of the religious populations but may lack labeling.	Exemplary Descriptions of rhe religions represented and their basic be-liefs are extremely accurate. Excellent research. A pie chart shows a realistic representation of the religious populations with title and proper labeling.
Jobs 3 pts	Failing Provides a list of two to four jobs but does not explain their importance to the colony. They may not best reflect the time period and location.	Needs Improvement Provides a list of five to six jobs but does not explain their importance to the colony. They may be limited in accurately portraying the time period and location.	Proficient Provides a list of 7-9 jobs with a written description of why they are important to the colony. The jobs are an accurate representation of the time period and location.	Exemplary Provides ten jobs with well written descriptions that explain their importance to the colony and are solid representatives of the time period and location.
Advertisement 3 pts	Failing Includes an advertisement but fails to meet most of the criteria: 8.5x11, includes relevant, realistic and compelling facts to lure new settlers.	Needs Improvement Includes an 8.5X11 advertisement but fails to meet one or more of the major criteria: relevant, realistic and compelling facts to lure new settlers. May not resemble an ad for the times.	Proficient Includes an 8.5X11 advertisement but fails to meet one of the major criteria: relevant, realistic and compelling facts to lure new settlers. Resembles an ad for the times.	Exemplary Includes an 8.5X11 advertisement that meets the criteria: relevant, realistic and compelling facts to lure new settlers. Resembles an ad for the times. Shows originality & catches your attention. Results in a population increase! increase!

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