0—Does not meet requirements at all

1—Meets some of the requirements some of the time

2—Meets most of the requirements most of the time

3—Outstanding; meets all requirements all of the time.

Idea development

Does not address the historical period at all.

Addresses the historical period, noting minimal events and people.

Addresses the historical period, describing most events and people clearly. 

Addresses the historical period, describing events and people clearly.

Vocabulary

Appropriate vocabulary is not used at all.

Appropriate vocabulary is used correctly some of the time.

Appropriate vocabulary is used correctly most of the time.

Appropriate vocabulary is used correctly all of the time.

Grammar

Many grammar mistakes constantly impede comprehension.

Grammar used correctly some of the time.

Grammar used correctly most of the time.

Grammar used correctly all of the time.

Pronunciation

Serious pronunciation problems; incoherent.

Several pronunciation errors, impede comprehension sometimes.

Minor pronunciation errors; comprehensible most of the time.

No errors.