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Civil Right's Leader Biography

Children's Book

Write a children's book using the writing process: overview, chart, storyboard and final book.

Rubric Code: AX239CC

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Children's Story
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Writing Quality	Excellent There are essentially no errors or misspellings throughout the entire book. Expert use of varied sentences and dialogue.	Good There are one or two obvious, glaring errors. A few instances of varied sentences and dialogue.	Fair There are a few proofreading errors. The story uses little varied sentences.	Poor There are many spelling, usage, or grammar errors. Language is simplistic.
Illustrations	Excellent Illustrations are vibrant, detailed, and enhance the meaning of the story.	Good Illustrations are aesthetically pleasing, clear, and relate well to the story.	Fair Illustrations show modest effort and relate somewhat to the story.	Poor Illustrations are sloppy, vague, do not relate well to the story.
Plot & Theme	Excellent Story has clearly shown all elements of Civil Rights leader story and importance to the CRM. Story is original, imaginative, and entertaining.	Good Most of the Civil Rights leader's story is evident and attempts to show importance. Story is entertaining and interesting.	Fair Story has elements of leader's life but needs more information or background. At times, story is somewhat difficult to follow.	Poor Missing several or most of the elements of leader's story. Story is convoluted and difficult to follow.
Cover/Presentation	Excellent Title and illustrations entice the audience to read the book. The overall look of the book reflects a tremendous amount of effort. All project length expectations present.	Good Title and illustrations are appealing and clearly relate to the story. The overall look of the book reflects a significant amount of effort. All project length expectations present.	Fair Title and illustrations relate to the story. The overall look reflects a modest amount of effort. Two or more project length requirements are missing.	Poor Title and illustration are poorly done and/or do not relate to the story. The overall look shows work obviously done in haste. Project requirements not demonstrated.
Characters	Excellent Contains few central characters whom all readers can relate to and learn from. Characters have interesting names.	Good Most readers can relate to the characters. The names are appropriate, but not memorable.	Fair Story has a few central characters who share some experiences with the audience.	Poor Story has too many characters or no recognizable central character that the audience can relate to.
Style	Excellent Expert use of at least 3 literary devices, such as imagery, figurative language, and sound devices.	Good Attempted the use of at least 3 literary devices, such as imagery, figurative language, and sound devices.	Fair Evidence of 2 literary devices, such as imagery, figurative language, and sound devices.	Poor 1 or no use of literary devices, such as imagery, figurative language, and sound devices.

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Children's Book Rubric

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