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Historical Journal Writing 
Historical Journal Writing
This rubric evaluates your ability to incorporate historical facts to create an interesting, and thought provoking journal entry.
Rubric Code: H23XX98
By djunius2814
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Subject: History  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Historic Journal Writing
Australian History
 

Excellent

5 pts


Well Done

4 pts


Average

3 pts


Poor

2.5 pts

Historical facts and knowledge.

Sufficent historical facts are incorporated in the journal entry. Describes and explains different experiences of people living during the Reconstruction Era (1863-1877) of the United States.
5

-Historical facts are numerous, they add quality and believability to the story.
-Detailed description and explanation of the different experiences of people living in Australia at this time.
4

-Historical facts are present, they add to the story and present a believable event.
-Clear description of the different experiences of people living in Australia at this time.
3

-Historical facts are minimal and do nothing to add to the story.
-Some description of the different experiences of people living in Australia during this time.
2.5

-No historical facts are present.
-Very little description of experience of people living during this time .
Writers Craft

Students used descriptive language and detailed accurate descriptions
5

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.
4

Descriptive language is used to describe the author's environment and the descriptions are detailed and accurate.
3

Descriptive langauge is used but clumsy. Descriptions are present but lack detail.
2.5

Descriptive language is missing. Descriptions lack detail.
Organization

Each entry contains facts, background information, setting, detailed descriptions and reflection
5

All elements are consistently used throughout the journal.
Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection
4

Most elements are consistently used throughout the journal.
Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection
3

Some elements are missing
2.5

Most elements are missing
Knowledge

The journal entries as a whole demonstrates your understanding of the significance of the events of the historical time period.
5

The journal demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the time period
4

The journal demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the time period
3

The journal demonstrates a minimal knowledge of the time period
2.5

The journal demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the time period
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation

5

Capitalization, spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct throughout the journal.
4

There are 1 or 2 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors throughout the jounral.
3

There are 3 or 4 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors throughout the journal.
2.5

There are numerous grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors throughout the journal.



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