Washington Timeline

Washington
Timeline

Task:

To research a particular event in Washington’s timeline, write an expository summary of the historical occasion and illustrate a scene of the event.

Procedures:

Choose your event from the list provided.

Research your event
Due February 8th

Using books from the school and/or public library, encyclopedias and the Internet (www.google.com, http://www.historylink.org etc.) research your event recording important details on your research guide. You will use your notes to help you write your summary of the event.

Summary
Due February 15th

In two paragraphs, write a summary of the event. You may print or use cursive, but it must be neat, have correct spelling and punctuation and be brought to school on time so that you may type it.

Your summary should include (topic sentence, details and conclusion sentence on):

the name of the event and an overview of the event describing the people or populations involved
the importance to Washington State history (how did it change/alter/impact Washington?)

Illustrate your event
Due February 29th

Using construction paper (some will be supplied at school), create a two-dimensional illustration of your event. You may cut or tear the paper, but not use any writing utensils. This is a “NO White” rule project, unless it is intentional. Illustrations must be completed in the horizontal orientation.

Present your event:
March 6th & 7th

Be prepared to present your illustration and summary to the class.

Grading Rubric:

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
Due Dates:	Completed all tasks before due date.	Completed all tasks by due date.	Completed all tasks, but not by due date.	Did not complete all tasks, or were late on more than one due date.
Content	Information clearly relates to the main topic and is thorough, including several supporting details.	Information relates to the main topic and includes some supporting details.	Information relates to the main topic, but additional supporting details are needed.	Information was somewhat inaccurate and/or severely lacking.
Spelling and Capitalization	The final draft is free of spelling and punctuation errors.	The final draft is almost free of spelling and/or punctuation errors, but they do not distract the reader.	The final draft has a few spelling and/or punctuation errors, which do distract the reader.	The final draft has several spelling and/or punctuation errors.
Illustration	The Illustration is attractive in terms of layout and neatness. It reflects an exceptional degree of planning and thoughtfulness in accurately portraying the event.	The Illustration is attractive in terms of layout and neatness. It reflects planning and thoughtfulness in portraying the event.	The Illustration is included but additional planning and thought was needed in portraying the event. -and/or- The illustration does not accurately portray the event.	The illustration is incomplete and/or does not follow the guidelines given.
Presentation:	Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.	Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but don’t seem genuine.	Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.