Lessons from History Rubric

Exemplary

Student:

• gathers information from the website with little or no guidance.
• writes a succinct paragraph summarizing an historical event.
• contributes actively in a group discussion of historical events, sharing many ideas and opinions.
• clearly understands and can fully explain why historical events are relevant today.

Competent

Student:

• gathers information from the website with some guidance.
• writes a paragraph summarizing an historical event, though it may be a little too detailed.
• contributes to a group discussion of historical events, sharing some ideas and opinions.
• understands and can give some reasons why historical events are relevant today.

Developing

Student:

• gathers information from the website with teacher or peer guidance.
• writes some ideas about an historical event but doesn't really summarize it.
• listens to a group discussion of historical events but is hesitant to share ideas or opinions.
• can give one reason why historical events are relevant today.

Emerging

Student:

• has difficulty finding or gathering information from the website.
• does not write a summary of an historical event.
• does not listen or contribute to a group discussion of historical events.
• cannot explain why historical events are relevant today.