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Historical Documentaries 
History and art.
Rubric Code: X73C42
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Subject: History  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Oscar winner

Exceeds Standard
90-100

4 pts

Oscar nominee

Meets Standard
70-89

3 pts

Oscar afterthought

Partially Meets
60-69

2 pts

Oscar the grouch

Fails to Meet
0-59

1 pts

Historical Analysis

Students will analyze the issues and events in U.S. History from Reconstruction to 1920 and interpret the outcomes and turning points within that time period

Oscar winner

Sophisticated analysis embedded within dramatic storyline(s); Film intertwines many primary and secondary source materials and is rich in details and narrative features.
Oscar nominee

Competent analysis embedded in storyline; Analysis rooted in research and contains some detail and narrative features.
Oscar afterthought

Analysis or story contains holes lacks clarity, neglects/contradicts historical evidence.
Oscar the grouch

No attempt made.
Speaking

ELA12.8.1 Students will choose and present appropriate information logically.

Oscar winner

Speaking was extremely organized and thoughtfully arranged. Voice effectively utilized and the ideas flowed in a manner that was easily followed and understood (chronologically).
Film contains nearly seamless transitions.
Oscar nominee

Speaking was fairly organized and the ideas flowed well. Voice was used deliberately. There were perhaps jumps and transitions that were not entirely seamless. Easily understood.
Oscar afterthought

Speaking was unorganized and difficult to follow. Ideas were put together with little thought to audience understanding.
Oscar the grouch

No attempt made.
Analysis of Media

ELA12.9.4 Students will determine appropriate media, relevant to audience and purpose, that extend and support oral, written, and visual communication.

Oscar winner

Multiple media elements were creatively employed to support narrative/analysis. The film had a seamless flow.
The audience was informed and entertained.
Oscar nominee

Media chosen was appropriate and considered in a thoughtful way.
No yawns were elicited from your audience.
Oscar afterthought

Media chosen distracted from the presentation. We were restless, so very restless.
Oscar the grouch

No attempt made.
M.U.G.S

Students will use appropriate diction, syntax, and figurative language to suit purpose, context, and audience.

Oscar winner

Script was appropriate and approached in a professional manner.
It was obvious the student carefully crafted a script and spoke in a manner that was thoughtful and engaging.
Oscar nominee

Script was a bit casual in manner and could have been approached in a more professional manner.
Overall the speaking conveyed the message adequately.
Oscar afterthought

Little rehearsal was done and the script seemed
improvised and non-professional.
Speaking distracted from the message and information.
Oscar the grouch

No attempt made.



Keywords:
  • history, documentary







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