TARGET: Create a timeline of Mildred D. Taylor’s Life and Legacy with the use of multiple resources (Video Clips/interview/article) Include the following on your timeline assignment: 1. Chronological Order: Place all 5 events in order. Write the date in the box. 2. Explanation: For each event write at least 2 sentences explaining the event and how it impacts her life/legacy. 3. Citation: At the end of the explanation include a citation showing the source. Must use at least 2 different sources. (Author last name, Year) 4. Pictures: Include a colorful picture for each date. This means 5 total. 5. Title: Write a creative title at the top of your assignment. Use the back of this paper as your note –taking guide. Final copy will need to be in pen and include color. _________________Timeline of the Life and Legacy___________________ Of Mildred D. Taylor. Name:_____________________________ Date: __________ Due: _______

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Taylor Rubric for the Timeline Timeline : Martin Luther King Jr. Timeline: Life and Legacy Teacher Name: Ms. Kilga Student Name: ________________________________________ CATEGORYABCD Learning of Content 10 points ____________ The student can accurately describe 75% (or more) of the events on the timeline without refering to it and can quickly determine which of two events occurred first. The student can accurately describe 50% of the events on the timeline without referring to it and can quickly determine which of two events occurred first. The student can describe any event on the timeline if allowed to refer to it and can determine which of two events occurred first. The student cannot use the timeline effectively to describe events nor to compare events. Dates /Chronological 5 points ___________ An accurate, complete date has been included for each event. An accurate, complete date has been included for almost every event. An accurate date has been included for almost every event. Dates are inaccurate and/or missing for several events. Fonts/Colors/Pictures 5 Points _____________ The use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern. It helps organize the material. The use of font styles and colors is consistent and shows a logical pattern for the most part. It helps organize the material somewhat. The use of font styles and colors is consistent, but is not used effectively to organize. The use of font styles and colors is not consistent OR detracts from the organization. Resources /Citations 15 points ____________ The timeline contained at least 5 events related to the topic being studied. Minimum 2 resources were used. The timeline contained at least 4 events related to the topic being studied. Minimum 2 resources we a attempted The timeline contained at least 3 events related to the topic being studied. Only 1 resource was cited The timeline contained fewer than 2 events. No resources were show on the timeline Student: ________________________ Total Points: _________________/ 35 Comments: ________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________