Ancient Egyptian Journal Entry
IB Assessment Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding
Writing Prompt: You will write a journal entry from the point of view of an ancient Egyptian
citizen. There is no length requirement, but be sure to review the rubric to make sure you work
meets the requirements for the highest score. Your journal entry must include:
-a description of your role in Egyptian society (Pharaoh, noble, government official,
scribe, soldier, merchant, craftsman, farmer, slave OR wife of one of those)
-a description of your daily life/responsibilities
-you must use at least three vocabulary terms related to ancient Egypt and they should
be underlined or highlighted
Score
7-8
5-6
3-4
1-2
0
IB Assessment Criterion A: Knowing and Understanding - Rubric
Level Description
Tasks
-You consistently use relevant
-You use three or more terms related to
humanities terminology accurately
ancient Egypt accurately
-You show detailed knowledge and
-You describe the role, daily life, and
understanding of facts and ideas through responsibilities of a member of ancient
descriptions, explanations, and examples Egyptian society through a creative journal
entry
-You often use relevant humanities
-You use three or more terms related to
vocabulary accurately
ancient Egypt accurately
-You show good knowledge and
-You describe the role, daily life, and
understanding of facts and ideas through responsibilities of a member of ancient
descriptions, explanations, and examples Egyptian society through a journal entry
-You use some humanities vocabulary
-You use some terms related to ancient Egypt
-You show knowledge and understanding -You describe the role, daily life, and
of facts and ideas through simple
responsibilities of a member of ancient
descriptions, explanations, and examples Egyptian society
-You recognize some humanities
-You use limited terms related to ancient
vocabulary
Egypt
-You show basic knowledge and
-You describe the role, daily life, and
understanding of facts and ideas through responsibilities of a member of ancient
some descriptions and/or examples
Egyptian society
You do not reach a standard described by You do not complete any of the tasks above.
any of the descriptions above.
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