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Dates

An accurate, complete date has been included for each event.

An accurate, complete date has been included for almost every event.

An accurate date has been included for almost every event.

Dates are inaccurate and/or missing for several events.

Graphics

All graphics are effective and balanced with text use.

All graphics are effective, but there appear to be too few or too many.

Some graphics are effective and their use is balanced with text use.

Several graphics are not effective.

Fonts and Colors

The use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern. It helps organize the material.

The use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern for the most part. It helps organize the material somewhat.

The use of font styles and colors is consistent , but is not used effectively to organize.

The use of font styles and colors is not consistent OR detracts from the organization.

Readability

The overall appearance of the timeline is pleasing and easy to read.

The overall appearance of the timeline is somewhat pleasing and easy to read.

The timeline is relatively readable.

The timeline is difficult to read.

Political Highlights

Timeline includes 20 or more political events which helped shape Japan's history. Detailed explanations are included.

Timeline includes 18-20 political events in Japanese history. Explanations are included.

Timeline includes 15-18 political events in Japanese history. And/Or explanations are omitted.

Timeline includes 10-15 political events in Japanese history. And/Or explanations are omitted.

Cultural Highlights

Timeline includes 20 or more cultural events that had a significant affect on Japan and its people. Detailed explanations are included.

Timeline includes 18-20 cultural events in Japanese history. Explanations are included.

Timeline includes 15-18 cultural events in Japanese history. And/Or explanations are omitted.

Timeline includes 10-15 cultural events in Japanese history. And/Or explanations are omitted.

People of Influence

Timeline includes 10 or more people who have had a significant affect on the development of Japan throughout history. Detailed explanations are included.

Timeline includes 8-10 people who have made an impact on the development of Japan and its people. Explanations are included.

Timeline includes 5-8 people who have made an impact on the development of Japan and its people. And/Or explanations are omitted.

Timeline includes 3-5 people who have had an impact on the development of Japan and its people. And/Or explanations are omitted.

Flow

Timeline clearly details the development of Japan throughout its rich history.

Timeline shows the development of Japan throughout history.

Timeline jumps around and/or does not clearly show the development of Japan throughout history.

Timeline is difficult to follow and does not detail the development of Japan throughout history.