Distinguished - Provides a thorough list of 10 significant events in the history of American education, including all six required elements.

Proficient - Provides a list of 10 significant events in the history of American education, including all six required elements. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Provides a list of 10 significant events in the history of American education, including at least five required elements. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to provide a list of 10 significant events in the history of American education; however, only four required elements are covered, and significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The list of 10 significant events in the history of American education is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Composes a 25- to 50-word summary of each event.

Proficient - Composes a 25- to 50-word summary of each event. The summary is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Composes a 25- to 50-word summary of each event. The summary is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compose a 25- to 50-word summary of each event; however, the summary is underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The 25- to 50-word summary of each event is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.