iRubric: Oregon Trail Diary rubric

Did not have a clear idea of what to say. There was not a lot of information shared in diary entries and it is unclear if student knew much about the topic. Details are vague and it is a challenge for the reader to picture what life was like along the Oregon Trail.

Some really good ideas started but were not thoroughly developed or explained. Knowledge of topics discussed was displayed. Did not go into much detail about life along the trail.

Focused, clear, specific. It keeps the reader’s attention. Knowledge about topic was demonstrated. Thoroughly explained daily events such as struggles and triumphs

The diary entries did not flow together leaving the reader confused as to what is happening with the pioneer. More than half of the major landmarks were not in correct geographcial order.

Some parts of the diary flowed really well, while others left the reader confused and lost. Most landmarks were placed in correct geographical order with only a few either missing or out of place.

Clear! Easy for reader to follow along with the life of the poineer. Sequences of events made sense and progressed in a realistic way. Accurate geographical timeline as to major landmarks along the Oregon Trail.