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History Timeline Rubric

Students are to create a timeline concerning important events in history from the discovery of New France through the beginning of British North America.

Rubric Code: JX7B9X5

By rcspcs

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

History Timeline Rubric
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Title & Documentation of Events	Level 1 The timeline contains less than 5 significant events. This includes some date and brief descriptions. The title is missing or difficult to locate.	Level 2 The timeline contains at least 5-8 significant events. This includes dates and descriptions. The timeline has a title that is easy to locate.	Level 3 The timeline contains at least 9-10 significant events. This includes dates and descriptions. The timeline has an effective title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate.	Level 4 The timeline contains 10 or more significant events. This includes dates and descriptions. The timeline has a creative title that accurately describes the material and is easy to locate.
Accuracy/Content/Facts	Level 1 Facts were often inaccurate for the events that were reported on the timeline. Some dates are accurate or sequences are in the proper order.	Level 2 Facts were accurate for most (~75%) of the events reported on the timeline. Most dates are accurate or sequences are in the proper order.	Level 3 Facts were accurate for almost all events reported on the timeline. All dates are accurate and sequences are in the proper order.	Level 4 Facts were accurate for all events reported on the timeline. All dates indicated on timeline are correct and are sequenced in the proper order.
Sentence Fluency	Level 1 Events are described using vague language or inaccurate information.	Level 2 Events are not described well and language is often vague or inaccurate.	Level 3 Events are described well, but language is sometimes vague or inaccurate.	Level 4 Events are clearly described using accurate and vivid language
Style/Organization	Level 1	Level 2 Some graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use.	Level 3	Level 4 All graphics are effective and balanced with text use.