Oregon Trail Personal History Outline (Writing Historical Fiction)
Student:
Date:
One Night on the Oregon Trail
Greetings to your friends on the trail
I.
Introduction: Who are you, where you are from, who is in your family?
A.
____________________________________________________________________
II.
III.
IV.
V.
B.
____________________________________________________________________
C.
____________________________________________________________________
Your occupation, why are you coming west, what you want to do?
A.
____________________________________________________________________
B.
____________________________________________________________________
C.
____________________________________________________________________
What troubles or experiences have you had along the way?
A.
____________________________________________________________________
B.
____________________________________________________________________
C.
____________________________________________________________________
D.
____________________________________________________________________
E.
____________________________________________________________________
What do you see in your future? (For America or just you?)
A.
____________________________________________________________________
B.
____________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: Remind us of your goals in moving west.
A.
____________________________________________________________________
B.
____________________________________________________________________
Oregon Trail Personal History Outline (Writing Historical Fiction)
Student:
Date:
Historical Fiction Checklist
Organization
 The introduction tells the group who you are and where you came from.
 Historic Facts:
1.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
2.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
 Each topic describes the west or reasons for traveling west.
Story line is supported with historical facts.
 Paragraph Topic: _______________________________________________________
 Historic Facts:
1.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
2.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
3.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
 Paragraph Topic: _______________________________________________________
 Historic Facts:
1.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
2.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
3.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
 Paragraph Topic: _______________________________________________________
 Historic Facts:
1.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
2.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
3.) ___________________________________________________ _ / 1
 The conclusion reminds the audience who you are and why you are on your way west.
 Why Again? _________________________________________________________
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Total Outline Points Available: _____ 12 Points
Oregon Trail Personal History Outline (Writing Historical Fiction)
Student:
Date:
Format
 For a sentence outline:
Each outline entry is a complete sentence with a period at the end of the sentence.
(0/2)
 Paper has been typed.
(0/2)
Spelling
 All words are spelled correctly.
(0/2)
 All typing errors are corrected.
(0/2)
Peer Evaluation
Checked by: the paper's author & __________________________
Date: _________________

Step A: Have another student read first draft, edit with correction pen, and sign at the bottom.

Step B: Print a second copy of paper that is typed and edited for errors found in first draft.

Step C: Have another student assist you in completing parts 1-4

Step D: Staple this grade sheet to first and second drafts and turn in before our Night on the Trail.

Step E: Type up a second copy of story to have ready to read in class.
Part 1
___ / 12 points
Part 2,3,4
___/ 8 points
Total Peer Edit
Historical Fact Sheet
30 Points
Historic Outline (Complete)
10 Points
Peer Edit
20 Points
/ Checklist
Teacher Evaluation
40 Points
Total Historical Fiction Story value
100 Points
& Checklist
___/ 20 Points
Oregon Trail Personal History Outline (Writing Historical Fiction)
Student:
Date:
Teacher Evaluation
Historic Fiction Project
0
5
7
9
10
not evident
minimal evidence of mastery
adequate evidence of mastery
strong evidence of mastery
outstanding evidence of mastery
Writing Traits
___/ 10 The paper is free from distracting spelling and grammatical errors.
___/10 Story is clear with precise and relevant evidence, including historic facts and logical reasoning

The paper is clear and rich in details.

The writing is original

The paper integrates historic facts into the story's fiction in a way that demonstrates knowledge of the historic time
period, artifacts, and people.

Every piece of the writing adds something to the whole story.
Historic Facts
___/ 20 The paper includes Historic facts dealing with time, people, and artifacts directly relevant to the Oregon Trail.
(Two points per item which is adequately integrated into the story.)
Teacher Evaluation
____ / 40 Points
Costume / Decoration EX
____ / 0 Points
Historical Fact Sheet
____ / 30 Points
 Required: Students must complete index cards and answer
teacher questions during our Night on the Trail.
TOTAL PROJECT GRADE:
_____ / 100 Points
Historic Outline (Complete) ____ / 10 Points
Peer Edit
/ Checklist
____ / 20 Points
100-90 A
89-80 B
79-70 C
69-60 D