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Colonial Town Realistic Writing Project

Scenario: Ye King has granted thy permission to create and settle one more colony. Ye are to make one visual presentation of thy proposed colony. Ye must include a map that depicts thy other thirteen colonies and where yours will be located. Ye must also explain why that location was chosen. Ye must take all written research and write an essay that will be ye formal proposal.

Rubric Code: T97A7B

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5

Create A Colony
	Lack of Effort 1 pts	Needs Improvement 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Exemplary 4 pts
Map / Layout of Colony 20 %	Lack of Effort Does not include a model of the proposed colony and map of the thirteen colonies depicting the new colony's location. Visual is void of color and graphics.	Needs Improvement Does not include model of proposed colony or map of other thirteen colonies depicting the new location. Visual has little in the area of color.	Proficient Includes all but one of the requirements: color, graphics, map of original thirteen, or model of proposed colony.	Exemplary Includes all of the requirements. Models and Maps are included plus additional visuals. For example Flags/Logo, etc.
Language Arts 10 %	Lack of Effort 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.
Basic Laws for Colony 10 %	Lack of Effort 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 10 %	Lack of Effort 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 demonstrate 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 10 %	Lack of Effort 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 10 %	Lack of Effort Does not address this requirement or is highly inaccurate.	Needs Improvement Descriptions of the religions represented and their basic beliefs are reasonably accurate. Reflects very basic research.	Proficient Descriptions of rhe religions represented and their basic beliefs 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 beliefs are extremely accurate. Excellent research. A pie chart shows a realistic representation of the religious populations with title and proper labeling.
Jobs 10 %	Lack of Effort 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.
Economical 10 %	Lack of Effort Provides the main business purpose of the colony.	Needs Improvement Provides the main business purpose of the colony and explains why this product was chosen,	Proficient Provides the main business purpose of the colony and explains why this product was chosen. Explains how the colony will be self-sufficient.	Exemplary Provides the main business of purpose of the colony and explains the entire economy.
Technological 10 %	Lack of Effort Provides water map for drinking, irrigation, and navigation.	Needs Improvement Provides water map for drinking, irrigation, and navigation. Names and explains modes of transportation and communication.	Proficient All prior requirements plus describes how houses and furniture will be made. How crops and food will be grown and stored. Describes how clothes, weapons, and healthcare will be provided for.	Exemplary All of proficient plus explains all technological needs for the colony.

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History

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