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A Living Memoir: Biography Project 
A Living Memoir: Biography Project
The living memoir project was created to cover a variety of writing skills for eighth grade. Students will chose an individual who has won a Nobel Peace Prize for their project. Many ideas for the assignment were adapted from the following blog: http://middleschool101.edublogs.org/2010/06/14/living-memoirs-a-biography-project/
Rubric Code: BXAXAXB
By sgalvis
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Thorough

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Basic

4 pts

Limited

2 pts

Research

Thorough

Excellent use of research time. Thorough research notes that are well organized.
- more than 10 index cards
- At least three sources used and accurately recorded
Good

Good use of research time. Good research notes that are well organized.
-5-9 index cads
- At least three sources used. Some assistance needed to accurately record.
Basic

Occasionally off-task during research time. More research notes are needed. They are not well organized.
- 1-4 index cards
- Less than three sources used. Not recorded accurately.
Limited

Consistently off-task during research time. More research notes are needed. They are not well organized.
- no index cards
- Less than three sources used. Not recorded accurately.
Diary Entries - 3

Thorough

Each entry reads like an authentic diary. It follows the traditional format, but more importantly the information is conveyed in the “voice” of JP II.
Good

An effort is made to express the “voice” of JP II in the diary entries, but it lacks the feel of authenticity.
Basic

The entries follow the diary format, but the words in the entries lack the “voice” of JP II. They read more like an essay, serving to answer a question.
Limited

Instead of reading like the thoughts of the author, the entries serve only to answer a question. No real attempt is made to CONNECT with the author.
Newspaper Article

Thorough

The article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates a clear understanding of the event written about.
- 5 paragraphs
-evidence of research
-effective layout
Good

The article establishes a purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.



-some evidence of research

-fairly effective layout
Basic

The article has a purpose in the lead paragraph, but it is difficult to determine. The writer has a vague understanding of the topic.



-little evidence of research

- basic layout
Limited

The reader cannot determine the purpose of the article and the writer does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic.



-no evidence of research

-ineffective layout
Eulogy

Thorough

The eulogy captures the essence of the peacemaker. Well chosen descriptive language and imagery are used.



-excellent gravestone design
Good

The epitaph captures the essence of the peacemaker; however, descriptive language and imagery are lacking.



-good effort on gravestone design
Basic

The epitaph does not relate well to the peacemaker's life experiences. Descriptive language and imagery are lacking.



-basic gravestone design
Limited

The epitaph does not relate well to the peacemaker's life experiences. No descriptive language or imagery are used.



-limited effort into gravestone design
Obituary

Thorough

Obituary includes all important biographical information.
Good

Obituary includes most important biographical information.
Basic

Obituary includes some important biographical information.
Limited

Obituary is missing most of the important biographical information.
Photos and Captions

Thorough

At least five pictures are included in the project. Photos represent a variety of events or experiences in the peacemaker's life. Captions include strong word choice.
Good

At least four pictures are included in the project. Photos represent a variety of events of experiences in the peacemaker's life. Captions include good word choice.
Basic

At least three pictures are included in the project. Photos do not represent a variety of events in the peacemaker's life. Captions include basic word choices.
Limited

At least two pictures are included in the project. Photos do not represent a variety of events in the peacemaker's life. Limited effort put into captions.
Proofreading

Thorough

No errors in grammar/spelling



No errors in punctuation or capitalization
Good

1-2 errors in grammar/spelling



1-2 errors in punctuation or capitalization
Basic

3-4 errors in grammar/spelling



3-4 errors in punctuation or capitalization
Limited

5 or more errors in grammar/spelling



5 or more errors in punctuation/capitalization




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