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Biography Research Report Biography Research Report This rubric will be used to complete a biographical report featuring a famous figure. Rubric Code: FXX8X8B By laumurray Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Biographies
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Title and Introduction	1 Briefly introduces reader to the person but gives writer's opinion only instead of facts. Title is only the name of the school subject.	2 Briefly introduces reader to the person but only provides 1 fact about the person. A title is provided.	3 Briefly introduces reader to the famous person by providing some facts about the person. A creative title is provided.	4 Briefly introduces reader to the famous person by providing some facts about the person. A creative title is provided. Author makes a clear connection to the person.
Early Life	1 This section includes 4 or less sentences about his/her childhood. It is not clear whether research was conducted.	2 This section includes 5-6 sentences about his/her childhood. Research appears to be limited.	3 This section includes 7 sentences about the person's childhood. Author did the research but some facts seem out of place.	4 This section includes 8 or more sentences about the person's childhood. Interesting facts are provided. It is clear that the author thoroughly researched the person.
Contributions to Society	1 4 or less sentences about his/her adult life. It is not clear whether research was conducted.	2 5-6 sentences about his/her life. Research appears to be limited.	3 7 sentences about his/her adult life. Author did the research but some facts seem out of place.	4 This section includes 8 or more sentences about his/her adult life. Interesting facts are provided. It is clear that the author thoroughly researched the person.
Legacy	1 4 or less sentences about what the person is known for. It is not clear whether research was conducted.	2 5-6 sentences about his/her life. Research appears to be limited.	3 7 sentences about what the person is known for. Author did the research but some facts seem out of place.	4 8 or more sentences about the persons legacy. Interesting facts are provided. It is clear that the author thoroughly researched the person.
Grammar and Spelling	1 7 or more errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.	2 5-6 errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.	3 3-4 errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.	4 2 or less errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation.
Format	1 Paper is handwritten.	2 Paper is typed but in a different format that required.	3 Paper is typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced.	4