Evaluation

Beginning

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Developing

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Accomplished

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Exemplary

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Score

 

Historical Detail and Content   

Limited detail in most of the entries, inaccurate information presented and lacking evidence of reasoning about character's experiences, dilemmas and opportunities. Some use of historical detail in most of the entires, mostly accurate historical information and some development of reasoning about character's experiences, dilemmas and opportunities Good use of a variety of historical detail in all entries, accurate historical information and good reasoning about character's experiences, dilemmas and opportunities Detail is varied and complete. Demonstrates a through understanding of the time period, very accurate historical information and excellent reasoning about experiences, dilemmas and opportunities

 

Usage of Primary Source Documents

No usage of primary source documents. Limited usage of primary source documents. Good use of primary documents throughout the entries.

Excellent use of primary source documents throughout the entries.


 

Entries  
Some entries are complete, demonstrate little variety, lack organization and length requirements are not met. Most entries are complete, demonstrate variety, could use more organization and length requirements are met. All entries are complete, demonstrate variety and organization and length requirements are met.. All entries are complete, demonstrate variety, superior organization and length requirements are met. Entries demonstrate exceptional effort.

 

Writing Style  

Clarity of writing needs significant improvement. Writing is clear and understandable. Writing is clear wit good vocabulary and sentence fluency. Writing is clear with good vocabulary and fluency. Evokes a strong sense of the time period.

 

Grammar and Spelling

Includes numerous grammar and spelling errors that impact understanding of writing. Some grammar and spelling errors that create unclear passages. Limited errors in grammar and spelling. Few or no errors in grammar and spelling.