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Age of Exploration & Discovery: Explorer Journal Rubric 
Age of Exploration & Discovery: Explorer Journal Rubric
Student journal entry written from the perspective of an explorer during the Age of Exploration. The journal entry asks students to make reference to a) an early European explorer (from 1492 - 1700), b) contain at least 1 visual, & c) reflect on what can be learned from the experience, feelings, words, discoveries, impact on future generations...of past explorers. Use & apply knowledge gained from previous lessons & research to create the journal entries.
Rubric Code: WXCCB32
By toscanoe
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

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Fair

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Content
50 %

1) written from the perspective of an explorer 2) creates imaginative exploration scenario
Poor

Inaccurate historically or amount of information is significantly below expectations; limited details are relevant to the topic
Fair

Somewhat accurate & amount of information is slightly below expectations, or does not include 2 of the 3 stated components of required written content
Good

Historically accurate & amount of information is satisfactory; meets 2 - 3 of the required content components
Excellent

Historically accurate & amount of information is above average; includes all, or more, or the required content
Organization / Neatness
20 %

Must be organized, neat & show pride in work
Poor

Limited display of ideas & information; information is / is not represented in a neat & organized way
Fair

Some effective display of ideas & information; information is represented in a generally neat & organized way
Good

Effectively displays ideas & information; information is represented in a neat & organized way
Excellent

With a high degree of effectiveness & audience engagement, written work displays relevant ideas & information in a neat & organized way
Visual Content
10 %

At least one visual, related to referenced past early European explorer required
Poor

No visual is provided with the journal
Fair

A visual is provided, but not relevant to the past explorer referenced journal content
Good

One visual is provided & is relevant the early European explorer referenced
Excellent

1 or more visual(s) are provided & is relevant the early European explorer referenced, and/or is cited
Imagination / Creativity
10 %

Must show use of creativity & imagination in content & perspective
Poor

Limited / no creativity or imagination used, little / no evidence of critical thinking on the topic & application of knowledge gained from previous lesson activities
Fair

Ineffective and limited use of critical thinking / planning skills in the application / use of knowledge from previous lesson activities; some details are not relevant
Good

Considerable use of planning skills (gathering information, researching), critical thinking skills &
decisions regarding details relevant to the topic
Excellent

Highly effective use of critical thinking skills & planning skills (gathering information, researching, analyzing,...) to apply & present an engaging perspective & details
Spelling / Grammar / Mechanics
10 %

Written work should be reviewed for proper spelling, grammar & writing mechanics
Poor

Limited effectiveness:
- uses conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), vocabulary,
and terminology of explorers
Fair

Some effectiveness:
- uses conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), vocabulary,
and terminology of explorers
Good

Considerable effectiveness:
- uses conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), vocabulary,
and terminology of explorers
Excellent

High degree of effectiveness:
- uses conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation, usage), vocabulary,
and terminology of explorers




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