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Historical Fiction: A Hobo's Day

Writing: Historical Fiction

Students will be creating their own historical fiction story using historical "hobo code".

Rubric Code: Q24W4W5

By mabehm

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

A Day in the Life of a Hobo
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Characters	Excellent Atleast 3 main characters are named and clearly described in text. Characters are portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.	Good 2 or less main characters are named and described. Characters are somewhat portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.	Fair It is hard to tell who the main characters are. Characters are rarely portrayed in a realistic manner in line with the period of time of the writing.	Needs Improvement The characters are underdeveloped and unappealing.
Historical Event	Excellent A historical event is clearly developed and explained. Several detailed descriptive words are used to explain why the main character is a hobo and what events throughout the 20s and 30s led them to this lifestyle.	Good A historical event is somewhat developed and explained. Some detailed and descriptive words are used to why the main character is a hobo and what events throughout the 20s and 30s led them to this lifestyle.	Fair The historical event is not well developed. The reader has trouble figuring out the details of the plot and explaining why the main character is a hobo and what events throughout the 20s and 30s led them to this lifestyle.	Needs Improvement The student did not fully understand the historical event. The student was not able to integrate any knowledge on events throughout the 20s and 30s that my have led the main character to the hobo lifestyle.
Plot	Excellent The student excellently planned how to develop the story. The student used 5 or more symbols from the hobo language sheet to create build up The student knew how to properly develop key events in the story using the language provided.	Good The student planned how to develop the story. The student used 3-4 different symbols from the hobo language sheet create build up. The student knew how to develop key events and use events in the story using the language provided.	Fair The student partly planned how to develop the story. The student used 1-2 different symbols from the hobo language sheet create build up The student partly knew how to develop key events in the story using the language provided.	Needs Improvement The student lacks planning the story development. The student did not use symbols from the hobo language sheet create build up The student did not know how to develop key events in the story or use the language provided.
Organization	Excellent The story is very well organized. The plot events are arranged in sequential order. The beginning, middle, and end are clearly developed.	Good The story is pretty well organized. Most events occur in sequential order. Some aspects of beginning, middle, and/or end are not as developed as they could be.	Fair The story is not well organized. Most events do not occur in sequential order. Many aspects of the beginning, middle, and/or end are missing.	Needs Improvement The story is confusing.
Connection to History	Excellent Several connections to previous lessons and events in history are made. Most readers can easily identify when and where in history this story took place.	Good Some connections to previous lessons and events in history are made. Most readers are able to figure out when and where in history this story took place.	Fair The odd connection to previous lessons and events in history are made. The reader has trouble figuring out when and where on history the story took place.	Needs Improvement Student fails to make any connections to previous lessons or events in history.
Spelling and Grammar	Excellent There are less than five spelling or grammar errors the student's story.	Good There are five to ten spelling or grammar errors in the student's story.	Fair There are eleven to fifteen spelling or grammar errors in the student's story.	Needs Improvement Student fails to use proper spelling or grammar.
TOTAL SCORE /24

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Characters, Story Setting, Story Plot, Story Organization, Story Conventions

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