Name _____________ Class _________ Date ______Topic ___________

Time Line / Events Chain Checklist

 

Excellent (14 points)

Good (10 points)

Poor (5 points)

Title

*   The title is appropriate and in the writer’s own words. The title catches your attention. The title is neat, easily readable, and in dark ink.

·  The title is appropriate. The title is not neat, is not easily readable, or is not in dark ink.

·  The title is inappropriate or missing.

Events

*   All the important events are included. The events are neat, easily readable, and in dark ink.

·  There are one or two events missing, or the events are not in the correct order.

·  There are many events missing.

Clarity

*   All events are stated clearly. The captions for the events are written in the writer’s own words.

·  All events are stated clearly. The captions for the events are not written in the writer’s own words.

·  There are no captions for the events.
Sequence

*   Consideration was given to the sequence of the events. All events are in the correct order.

·  The sequence is inappropriate or some events are not in the correct order.

·  There is no evidence of a sequence.
Presentation

*   The amount of space on the paper has been used well. The events are not overcrowded.

·  The events seem to be too close together or too sparse.

·  There seems to be no format to the time line.

Visuals

*   Visuals are used to keep the viewer’s attention. The visuals add information to the time line. The visuals are scientifically accurate and relevant to the time line. Visual strategies such as arrows and shapes help the viewer understand the time line.

·  Visuals are included, but seem to be placed randomly. The visuals do not add new information to the time line or are inaccurate.

·  Visuals are not included or are not related to the topic.

Creativity

*   The time line is clever or unique. The time line keeps the viewer’s attention. The viewer feels like they are learning from the time line.

·  The time line is clever, but does not keep the viewer’s attention.

·  The time line is not creative or unique.

Total Column 1 ___ x 14 = _____ Column 2 ___ x 10 = _____ Column 3 ___ x 5 =___