U.S.

History Notebook Rubric

!+ Exceeds (4)

! Meets (3)

! - Developing (2)

Beginning (1)












!+ Exceeds (4)

! Meets (3)

! - Developing (2)

Beginning (1)

Organization Research Skills & Entry Requirements Historical Thinking
Research notes are carefully handwritten
and well organized.

Student has developed a clear and
effective note taking strategy (visual
organizers, highlighted notes, images,
drawings, diagrams, annotations,etc.)

Notebook shows clear evidence of pride,
dedicated time, added effort, and extra
commitment.
(Motivated Learner)
Research entries are thorough and
include both direct quotes and
paraphrased material.

Research entries are all properly cited
and come from multiple sources.

Student fully addresses the research and
information requirements of the task.
Student provides exceptional
explanations/thoughtful interpretations
that demonstrate a strong and in-depth
understanding of the historical concepts
and ideas being studied.

Creates a plausible argument/claim
based on an evaluation of the evidence
found in a variety of primary and
secondary sources and can justify claims
by citing specic textual evidence from a
variety of credible and accurate sources.

Organization Research Skills & Entry Requirements Historical Thinking
Research notes are carefully handwritten
and well organized.

Student has developed a clear and
effective note taking strategy (visual
organizers, highlighted notes, images,
drawings, diagrams, annotations,etc.)

Notebook shows clear evidence of pride,
dedicated time, added effort, and extra
commitment.
(Motivated Learner)
Research entries are thorough and
include both direct quotes and
paraphrased material.

Research entries are all properly cited
and come from multiple sources.

Student fully addresses the research and
information requirements of the task.
Student provides exceptional
explanations/thoughtful interpretations
that demonstrate a strong and in-depth
understanding of the historical concepts
and ideas being studied.

Creates a plausible argument/claim
based on an evaluation of the evidence
found in a variety of primary and
secondary sources and can justify claims
by citing specic textual evidence from a
variety of credible and accurate sources.