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U.S. History Performance Task Rubric

A. I explain that history includes the study of past human experience based on available evidence from a variety of sources; and explain how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions about the present and future.
    1.00 - I exceptionally explain that history includes the study of past human experiences and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions.
    0.75 - I explain that history includes the study of past human experiences and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions.
    0.50 - I mostly explain that history includes the study of past human experiences and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions.
    0.25 - I somewhat explain that history includes the study of past human experiences and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions.
    0.00 - I am unable to explain that history includes the study of past human experiences and how history can help one better understand and make informed decisions.

B. I can identify and analyze major historical eras, major enduring themes, turning points, events, consequences, and people in the history of the United States and various regions of the world.
    1.00 - I exceptionally identify and analyze major historical eras.
    0.75 - I identify and analyze major historical eras.
    0.50 - I mostly identify and analyze major historical eras.
    0.25 - I somewhat identify and analyze major historical eras.
    0.00 - I am unable to identify and analyze major historical eras.

C.  I analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.
    1.00 - I exceptionally analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.
    0.75 - I analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.
    0.50 - I mostly analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.
    0.25 - I somewhat analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.
    0.00 - I am unable to analyze interpretations of historical events that are based on different perspectives and evidence.

D.  I communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of modes of expression (spoken, written, visual and performing) including the use of technology to create and share the expressions.

    1.00 - I exceptionally communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology.

    0.75 - I communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology.

    0.50 - I mostly communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology.

    0.25 - I somewhat communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology.

    0.00 - I am unable to communicate clearly and effectively including the use of technology.


Total Score: 4.00

Due: October 23, 2009