HOW TO MAKE A TIMELINE
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timeline
(n)
A visual that
shows events
in the order
they happened.
statements
Words or
sentences that
people said or
wrote to share
information.
(n)
arrange
(v)
When you put
things in a
certain order.
current
(adj)
Something that
is happening
in the
present time.
ashamed
When you feel
bad about
something you
have done.
(adj.)
elders
People who
are older
than you.
(n)
overflowing (v)
No more
can fit
in it.
pride
(n)
When you are
pleased about
something you
did well.
timeline
(n)
A visual that
shows events
in the order
they happened.
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TITLE FOR THE
PICTURE
Include your thesis or major claim
regarding the event in history you are
discussing.
Find a picture that captures the
historical event you are discussing and
provides a visual for your audience.
HISTORY
Include text explaining the actions, or background, leading up to the historical event.
A timeline of the actions leading up to the famous event
[YEAR]
Action
[YEAR]
Action
[YEAR]
Action
[YEAR]
Action
[YEAR]
Famous Event
NAME OF IMPORTANT PERSON FOR
THE HISTORICAL EVENT
Explain this person’s role or involvement in the event.
TITLE FOR THE PHOTO
GOES HERE
Insert photo (in the box to the right) supporting
your thesis or claim sentence.
Explain how this photo supports your thesis or
claim sentence.
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FAMOUS QUOTE FROM THE EVENT, OR A GENERAL QUOTE
SUPPORTING YOUR THESIS OR CLAIM SENTENCE.
Author / Writer
Evidence supporting this quote or an explanation as to why this quote is important.
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TITLE CONNECTING THE VISUALS BELOW
Title goes here for the chart, graphic, or video you
insert below. The chart, graphic, or video supports
your thesis or claim sentence.
Title goes here for the chart, graphic, or video you
insert below. The chart, graphic, or video supports
your thesis or claim sentence.
ADD YOUR FINDINGS HERE
• Explain what has been learned from this historical event and how that impacts or connects to you.
INFLUENCE & CONCLUSION
• Explain to your audience the influence this
historical event had on the world
• Restate your thesis or claim sentence.
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