PELHAM HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER

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PROJECT RUBRIC

U.S. History L1

Spring 2005

Mrs. Bailly-Burton

Through the Decades (1930s-1950s) Journal/Historical Novel Rubric

Written Expression

(5)

Clarity of thought & expression is evident throughout work.

Connections are developed. The significance of facts/factors is explained and developed.

(3)

Mostly clear in thought & expression.

Attempts to explain “why” something is significant is evident.

(1)

Little clarity of thought and expression.

Connections and significance of importance of events, items, etc. are not made.

Research

(5)

Extensive works cited list. Extensive details provide deep understanding of era. Characters are enriched by inclusion of details. Storyline comes alive through details.

Historical details go well beyond the text.

 (3)

Meets works cited requirement. Details are included, but do not provide a rich context for knowledge of the era or the development of characters. Storyline is developed, but lacks many details that would provide deeper understanding of the decades covered.

 (1)

Does not meet works cited requirement. Very few details. Research barely goes beyond the text. Deep knowledge of the era is not evident. Storyline lacks richness due to lack of details.

The Craft (Journal or Historical Novel)

(5)

Great care and consideration is taken in producing the craft. Graphics enhance the quality of the work and are appropriate for the context.

(3)

Neatness and planning is apparent. Graphics are present if needed and do not detract from the work.

(1)

Care and thoughtfulness in planning and execution are not evident. Graphics are not incorporated with thought to enhancement of the work .

Documentation

(5)

Follows MLA format. Proper use of documentation throughout work. Interview is documented. Use of parenthetical documentation/in-text documentation.

(3)

Attempt to use MLA format. Attempt to properly use documentation throughout work.

Interview is documented. Some use of parenthetical documentation/in-text documentation.

(1)

Does not follow MLA format. Little use of appropriate documentation throughout work.

No documentation submitted for interview. Lacks proper parenthetical documentation/in- text documentation.

Oral Presentation

Refer to standard class oral presentation rubric.

Elizabeth Strauss, Media Generalist
Pelham High School Library Media Center
bstrauss@pelhamsd.org