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Expansion of the West Unit
Timeline - Rebellions

RUBRIC:

Category/Criteria	Level One	Level Two	Level Three	Level Four
Understanding of the causes, results and personalities involved in the Red River and Northwest Rebellions.	Little to no detail for each point. Limited number of events discussed that cover each rebellion in a general way.	Some detail for each event. Moderate number of events that cover each rebellion in a general way.	Considerable detail and depth of each event. An appropriate number of events stated that discuss each rebellion well.	Detailed and indepth ideas of each event. Extended number of events that thoroughly discuss each rebellion.
Organization of ideas	Little to no organization; points are not laid out in any categorical format. There is little to no relationship demonstrated between the two rebellions.	Ideas are partially stated, in point form or short sentences in categories: cause, events, and results. There are inconsistent parallels between the rebellions.	Ideas are clearly stated in the form cause, events, and results. General connection between the rebellions.	Ideas are clearly stated in the form cause, events, and results. There is an obvious parallel between the two rebellions.
Summary of comparison and contrast between the two rebellions.	Summary is unclear and includes little to no comparisons between the two rebellions. The writing format is inconsistent and/or inappropriate.	Summary is general and involves limited similarities and differences. The format is inconsistent and/or inappropriate.	Summary clearly demonstrated an understanding of the similarities and differences of the two rebellions. Summary is written in an appropriate format.	Summary is precise and insightful. Applies many similarities and differences. Format is well organized with sentence and paragraph structure.