Distinguished

Proficient

Limited

Attempted

Item Choice

Evidence of care taken in choosing items (either most significant, or revealing some pattern, or showing cause/effect relationship

Items meet criteria of assignment; few or no inaccuracies

Includes required number of items; some inaccuracies

Does not include required number of items

Scaled and Sequence

Scale consistent and accurate; very appropriate for subject matter; all items in sequence with care taken on placement within increments

Scale consistent, accurate, and appropriate; items in sequence increments marked

Scale roughly drawn; a few items out of sequence; increments marked

No apparent scale; numerous items out of sequence; time increments not marked

Mechanics

Flawless

Few mechanical errors

Some errors in spelling, identification, or dating

Many errors in spelling, identification, or dating

Presentation

Visually striking; attention apparent to making time line an effective tool for communicating information

Clear, uncluttered, and attractive

Legible

Illegible or messy

Score

5

4

3

2