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Historical Accuracy

All historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order.

Almost all historical information appeared to be accurate and in chronological order.

Most of the historical information was accurate and in chronological order.

Very little of the historical information was accurate and/or in chronological order.

Knowledge Gained

Can clearly explain several ways in which character contributed to American history and the advancement of African Americans. The relation between the two is highly evident.

Can explain how character contributed to American history and the advancement of African Americans. The relation between the two is evident.

Can somewhat explain how character contributed to American history and the advancement of African Americans. The relation between the two is vaguely evident.

Cannot explain how character contributed to American history and the advancement of African Americans. The relation between the two is not evident.

Required Elements

Student included more information than was required.

Student included all information that was required.

Student included most information that was required.

Student included less information than was required.

Props/Costume

Student uses several props (could include costume) that accurately fit the period, show considerable work/creativity and make the presentation better.

Student uses 1-2 props that accurately fit the period, and make the presentation better.

Student uses 1-2 props which make the presentation better.

The student uses no props OR the props chosen detract from the presentation.