Assignment 7 – Reconstruction Timeline
Performance Assessment
Subject: History/Social Studies - Grade: 10
Teacher: William R. Casto
Performance Task
Title: Reconstruction Timeline
Content Standard(s): SS.10.H.CL4.5: Students will evaluate effects of Reconstruction on the
nation (e.g. the roles of the Civil War Amendments, Radical Republicans, etc.).
Learning Objective: (Synthesis) Using PowerPoint students will create a timeline containing at
least six detailed explanations of major events spanning the Reconstruction Era, from its
beginning to its end.
Teacher Written Objective: Students will create a timeline of major events during the
Reconstruction Era, including at least six major historical events along with descriptions.
Brief Description of Task: Students will be split into groups to work on this project. Students
will spend several days in the library/computer lab researching the Reconstruction Era. Each
group must identify six major events from this time period and create a PowerPoint presentation
that describes them in detail. Each member of the group must participate in some way. After the
research period, one or more members of the group will give an oral presentation to the rest of
the class.
(For large classes groups may be given more specific time frames to research and create a
timeline, rather than working on an overview of the entire Reconstruction Era, to avoid too much
repetition of the same material during latter oral presentations.)
Instructions for Students:
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Students will be split into groups by the teacher and given time to research for their
Reconstruction Timeline in the school library and computer lab. Time spent
researching will be flexible; each group will have time to complete the assignment.
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Each group will decide upon individual responsibilities (such as group roles). Each
member needs to participate in some way. If the group is unable to assign
responsibilities the teacher will. (Group participation will be individually scored)
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After initial research, students will plan the overall design of their presentation.
Events will need to appear in chronological order for full points.
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Presentation Design: At least six images should be included in the presentation, one
for each major event discussed. Presentation should be well designed, present
information in a clear and concise way.
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Use the attached rubric to help fully complete the assignment.
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Be prepared to discuss your timeline with the rest of the class.
Rubric – Reconstruction Timeline
Criteria
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
Events
Six significant events, in
chronological order.
Five significant
events and/or minor
issues with
chronological order.
Fewer than five
events, or not
significant events,
not in chronological
order.
Few and not
significant events
used, not in
chronological
order.
Presentation of
Timeline
Oral presentation given
with detail and clarity.
Oral presentation
given with good
detail and only minor
issues of clarity.
Oral presentation
given with little
clarity or detail.
Little or no detail in
presentation, or
otherwise
confusing.
Score
Timeline Design
(Basic Design,
Grammar,
Images)
Group
Participation
(Individually
based)
Great presentation
design, no major errors
in grammar, at least six
images used.
Good presentation
design, only minor
errors in grammar,
less than six images
used.
Poor organization,
major errors in
grammar, few
images used.
Major errors in
grammar, confusing
design, no or very
few images used.
Student fulfilled their
group responsibilities
and fully participated in
the activity.
Student did not
completely fulfill
group responsibilities
or did not fully
participate in the
activity.
Student gave little
effort to fulfilling
responsibilities or
participation.
Student did not
fulfill
responsibilities and
did not adequately
participate.
Total Points__________
Scale:
Excellent = A
Good = B
Fair = C
Needs Improvement= D
18-20 points
15-17 points
12-14
11 or fewer
points