CRITERIA

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

LEVEL 3

LEVEL 4

Evidence of historical argument
(T/I & A)

Little evidence of analysis (e.g. cause-effect relationships)
Displayed

Some evidence of analysis of situation shown with a mix of personal and historical detail.

Evidence of analysis shown and the reader / listener can distinguish between historical and personal details presented

Arguments presented in presentation balance personal and historical details and analysis clearly to the reader / listener

Understanding of historical context
(K/U)

References are contemporary. Role not clearly set in past.

Some evidence that role is in an historical context

Role clearly viewed as being part of a particular time and place with considerable knowledge of topic

Role consistently viewed as being part of particular time and place using rich detail to describe historical context

Assumption of role
(C & A)

Minimum attempt to be in role

Attempt to be in role clearly seen, though the role-taking may not be consistent

Role-taking is consistent.

Role-taking is consistent and personal so that the reader/listener feel “transported back in time.”

Organization of presentation / communication
(C)

Minimum effort to organize so that communication lacks coherence

Some organization shown with conventions of speech and writing are observed at least some of the time.

Organization shown with conventions of speech and writing are observed most of the time.

Organization is clear and conventions of oral and written communication consistently observed.

Persuasiveness
(C & A)

Little sense of audience shown, little impact

Some sense of audience shown with some impact

Product has impact on audience

Product engages audience and is beleivable