iRubric: Kansas Territorial Journal Entry Rubric-Bleeding Kansas

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...

Kansas Territorial Journal Entry Rubric-Bleeding Kansas

Slave Journal Entry Rubric- Antebellum Society

This rubric details the grading of the student's journalling entries in their historical journal.

Rubric Code: N6ABW7

By etrujillo

Ready to use

Public Rubric

Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Journal Entry Rubric
	2 (Not Satisfactory) (N/A)	4 (Proficient) (N/A)	6 (Above Proficient) (N/A)	8 (Advanced) (N/A)
Historical Entry	2 (Not Satisfactory) * Details in the entries give little to no detail. * Does not relate to the texts that have been read. * Reflects little understanding of the time period.	4 (Proficient) Details in the entries give some information to the reader. Though they may not relate back to the the texts that were read, they do reflect some understanding of the time period. * Mentions 3-5 historical figures/events of the Territorial Period.	6 (Above Proficient) * Details in the entries give the reader important information. * The information relates back to the texts that were read in and out of class * Reflects a personal understanding of the time period. * Mentions at least 5 historical figures/events of the Territorial Period)	8 (Advanced) * Details in the entries give the reader important information. * The information relates back to the texts that were read in and out of class. * Reflects understanding. The entry makes personal connections to other historical persons, events, or concepts Describes at least 5 historical figures/events of the Territorial Period).
Convention and Creativity	2 (Not Satisfactory) * Little to none of the handwriting can be read, and it is not understandable. * There's no effort towards presentation (aging).	4 (Proficient) * Most of the handwriting can be read, but with difficulty. * Hard to understand. * However, the final product is aged and well put together (obvious effort).	6 (Above Proficient) * The handwriting is legible and can be read without hesitating; the entry is understandable. * The final product has neat presentation and obvious efforts toward aging.	8 (Advanced) * The handwriting is legible, easily read, and understandable. * The final product looks old and the author uses a vocabulary similar to the slaves of Antebellum society.
Organization	2 (Not Satisfactory) * Organization of ideas is so fractured that it takes away from the content and makes it difficult for the reader to understand what has been written.	4 (Proficient) * Ideas are organized somewhat clearly, but the organization could be improved upon.	6 (Above Proficient) * Ideas are organized in a clear and meaningful way. * They flow and properly represent the point-of-view of the concept/idea/character that is being journaled.	8 (Advanced) * Ideas are organized logically, clearly, and in a meaningful manner. * The ideas flow in a consistent way from beginning to conclusion. * Accurately portray the beliefs, point-of-view, or concept being journaled. * The connection to other historical persons, events, or concepts is relevant and meaningful.
Word Choice and Grammar	2 (Not Satisfactory) * Language used is dull and plain. * It does not use voice and uses few adjectives. * There are significant and numerous mistakes in grammar.	4 (Proficient) * Language used expresses voice, but does not use many descriptive words and there are numerous errors in grammar.	6 (Above Proficient) * The language used expresses voice and uses descriptive words which paint pictures in the readers mind. * Very few grammar errors.	8 (Advanced) * The language used expresses voice. * Uses highly descriptive, relevant, and meaningful words (which paint highly compelling pictures in the readers mind). * Perfect grammar or no more than three grammar errors.

Subjects:

History

Types:

Writing

Discuss this rubric