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Historic Journal Writing 
Historic Journal Writing
You MUST write 2 journal entries from 2 different perspectives. The journal entries will be marked and edited for you to then publish. This rubric evaluates the students ability to incorporate historical facts to create an intresting, and thought provoking journal entry.
Rubric Code: TX36954
By jananash
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Historic Journal Writing
American History
 

Poor

1 pts


Average

2 pts


Well Done

3 pts


Excellent

4 pts

Historical facts

Sufficent historical facts are incorporated in the journal entry
1

No historical facts are present
2

Historical facts are minimal and do nothing to add to the story and present a believable event.
3

Historical facts are present, they are sufficent in that they add to the story and present a believable event.
4

Historical facts are numerous, they add quality to the story and present a believable event.
Writters Craft

Students used descriptive language and detailed accurate descriptions
1

Descriptive language is missing. Descriptions lack detail.
2

Descriptive langauge is used but clumsy. Descriptions are present but lack detail.
3

Descriptive language is used to describe the author's environment and the description are detailed and accurate.
4

Descriptive language is used to describe the aurthor's enviornment and a sense of awe is reflected in the writting. Descriptions are detailed and accurate.
Oranisation

Each entry contains facts, background information, setting, detailed descriptions and reflection
1

Most elements are missing
2

Some elements are missing
3

Most elements are consistently used throughout the journal.
Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection
4

All elements are consistently used throughout the journal.
Facts, Background, Setting and Reflection
Knowledge

The journal entries as a whole demonstrates the students understanding of the significance of the events of the historical time period.
1

The journal demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of the time period
2

The journal demonstrates a minimal knowledge of the time period
3

The journal demonstrates a satisfactory knowledge of the time period
4

The journal demonstrates an outstanding knowledge of the time period
Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation

1

There are numerous grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors throughout the journal.
2

There are 3 or 4 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors throughout the journal.
3

There are 1 or 2 grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors throughout the jounral.
4

Capitalization, spelling, grammar and punctuation are correct throughout the journal.
Historical knowledge evaluation

Describes and explains different experiences of people living in Australia during this period
1

No description of experience of people living during this time .
2

Some description of the different experiences of people living in Australia during this time.
3

Clear description and explanation of the different experiences of people living in Australia at this time.
4

Detailed description and explanation of the different experiences of people living in Australia at this time.



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