Texas Legends Slideshow Rubric
Texas History • Grades 6–7 Large Print Edition
Project Scoring Rubric
10–15 Slides
100 Total Points
Student Name:
Class Period & Date:
My Texas Topic:
1
Title Page & Slide Count (10–15 Slides)
Has 10 to 15 completed slides. Title slide includes project title, your full name, class period, date, and a clear topic picture.
Points
/ 20
2
Background & Early Life
Tells where and when they were born (or when the mission was founded), key dates, early life, and why they came to Texas.
Points
/ 25
3
Impact on Texas History
Explains their greatest accomplishment and gives at least 2 clear examples of how they changed Texas forever.
Points
/ 30
4
Pictures, Transitions & Fun Facts
Clear picture or map on slides with short captions, smooth slide transitions, 2+ fun facts, and a sources slide at the end.
Points
/ 25
Grading Scale:
A: 90–100 B: 80–89 C: 70–79 Redo: <70
Total Score:
/ 100
Page 1 of 4 • Project Rubric Go to Page 2 for Slides 1 to 5 Checklist ➔
Slide-by-Slide Planner • Part 1
Core Slides 1 to 5
Required Core Check off each slide!
Slide 1: Title & Hook Page
Slide 1
Write topic name, your name, class period, and date. Add 1 main picture and a fun subtitle or quote.
Tip: Make your title font large and easy to read from across the room!
Slide 2: Quick Facts Overview
Slide 2
Give 3–4 quick bullet points: Years active, country of origin, and famous title or nickname.
Sentence Starter: "This historical figure is best known for..."
Slide 3: Early Life / Founding
Slide 3
Where and when were they born? Or what year was the mission established and by whom?
Include: A picture of their birthplace, early portrait, or mission blueprint.
Slide 4: Reason for Coming to Texas
Slide 4
Why did they travel to Texas? (e.g. Gold, Spanish Catholic faith, land grant, or settlement).
Sentence Starter: "Their main motivation for entering Texas was..."
Slide 5: Map of Route / Location
Slide 5
Show a historical map of their expedition route in Texas or the region where the mission stood.
Requirement: Add a caption under the map naming the Texas rivers or region.
Accommodated Support: You may write in 3–4 bullet points per slide.
Part 1 Done!
Page 2 of 4 • Core Slides 1 to 5 Go to Page 3 for Slides 6 to 10 Checklist ➔
Slide-by-Slide Planner • Part 2
Core Slides 6 to 10
Required Core Check off each slide!
Slide 6: Hardships & Obstacles
Slide 6
What went wrong on the frontier? (e.g. Shipwrecks, illness, drought, food shortage, or conflicts).
Sentence Starter: "The hardest challenge they faced in Texas was..."
Slide 7: Greatest Accomplishment
Slide 7
What is their #1 biggest historical achievement? (e.g. Brought the Old 300, defended the Alamo).
Sentence Starter: "Their most famous success was..."
Slide 8: Impact on Texas History
Slide 8
How did this person or mission change Texas forever? Why do all 7th graders still learn about them?
High Points: Connect their past actions to modern Texas life today!
Slide 9: 2–3 Fascinating Facts
Slide 9
Share cool frontier trivia, an unusual habit, a famous quote, or a surprising secret.
Example: A strange diet item, pet, weapon name, or secret escape!
Slide 10: Sources & Photo Credits
Slide 10
List at least 2 websites or books used (e.g. Texas State Historical Association, school textbook).
Reminder: Give credit for where you downloaded your pictures.
Finished Slides 1–10? You reached the 10-slide minimum!
10 Slides Complete!
Page 3 of 4 • Core Slides 6 to 10 Go to Page 4 for Choice Slides (11–15) ➔
Choice Options (Slides 11 to 15)
Pick 1 to 5 Extra Slides
Optional Extra Goal: 10 to 15 Slides Total
Choice A: Mythbusters! (Legend vs. Reality)
Optional
Compare 1 famous Hollywood movie myth or Texas tall tale to what really happened in history.
Choice B: A Day on the Texas Frontier
Optional
Describe what life was like from sunrise to sunset (food, clothes, tools, and daily chores).
Choice C: Primary Source Spotlight
Optional
Show a picture of an old Spanish document, handwritten letter, journal quote, or antique weapon.
Choice D: Modern Texas Memorials & Parks
Optional
Find photos of Texas cities, counties, state parks, or statues named in their honor today.
Final Student Checklist
- Total slides: between 10 and 15
- Slide transitions set on every slide
- Pictures have short label/caption
- Ran Spell-Check on all words
Teacher Notes: Evaluator: _________
Slides Built: [ / 15 ] Final Grade: [ / 100 ]
Page 4 of 4 • Choice Slides & Final Submission Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Social Studies Grade 7
