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Independent Reading Project - Biography Talk Show 
Characterization Rubric for: Whose Phone Is This?
Students will portray the subject of the biography or autobiography that they have selected to read.
Rubric Code: GXC8CWC
By aloredoteacher
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Questions

10 questions to help the audience understand the subject, setting, and main idea of the biography.
Good

10 or more questions clearly based on the biography (citing page numbers, illustrations, &/or quotes from the text). Questions are interesting and creative related to main events in the book or subject's traits.
Fair

Less than 10 questions clearly based on the biography (citing page numbers, illustrations, &/or quotes from the text).
Poor

Questions are asked but some or all are NOT based on the biography. No citation is integrated into the question.
Answers

(cannot be answered with simple 'yes' or 'no')
Good

Answers demonstrate a deep understanding of the subject's, main idea, and setting.
Fair

Some answers demonstrated some understanding of the subject.
Poor

Does not respond to the questions and shows little understanding of the subject.
Character Analysis/ Portrayal

Good

The student shows knowledge of the person by accurately depicting them and their traits. They write the way the character would speak in the bio OR they display traits that can be verified by looking at their actions in the bio.
Fair

The student shows knowledge of the character however they display 1 or 2 traits that aren't accurate. OR The student writes in the voice of the person and says 1 or 2 things that aren't what the person would say/ do.
Poor

The student's characterization shows no knowledge of the person. OR The student's writing of the person absolutely does not capture the person's voice.
Enthusiasm

Good

Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Fair

Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Poor

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
Time-Limit

Good

Presentation is 5-8 minutes long.
Fair

Presentation is over or under, 5-8-minutes, by 1 minute.
Poor

Presentation is over or under, 5-8 minutes, by MORE than 1 minute.
Preparedness

Good

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Fair

Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals .
Poor

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking OR student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Listens to Other Presentations

Good

Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Fair

Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.
Poor

Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.



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