Changing Worldviews:

Middle Ages to Renaissance

 

Scoring Tool for Medieval and Renaissance Journal Entries

 

ELEMENT

 Possible Points

Earned Points

 Self

 Peer

 Teacher
Content        
1. There are at least six distinct journal entries with three from the Middle Ages and three from the Renaissance.        
2. Each journal entry is at least one-half to one full page in length.        
3. Each entry contains historically accurate details from either the Middle Ages or the Renaissance.        
4. Each pair of entries for the two time periods reflect changes that occurred from one time period to the next.        
5. Each entry is written in the "voice" of the same character type.        
Form        
6. Each entry follows appropriate journal format with appropriate dates to match the two time periods.        
7. All entries are free of capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and language usage errors.        
 8. A neat and attractive cover or binding is included.        
Works Cited        
9. A works cited list is included and contains at least three different types of resources among its entries.        
10. The works cited entries follow correct MLA bibliographic form.        
Overall Effect        
11. Content of the journal entries complete the task effectively and reflect a creative approach to the assignment.        
12. Format of the journal(s) reflect a creative approach to the assignment.