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Biography Rubric 
Biography Rubric
Famous Person Essay
Rubric Code: DX9WX85
By April1215
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Limited Progress

1 pts

Steady Progress

2 pts

Mastered

3 pts

Exceeds grade Level

4 pts

Capitalization

Beginning of sentence, proper nouns
Limited Progress

Significant errors in capitalization.
Steady Progress

Occasional errors in capitalization.
Mastered

Generally uses proper capitalization, with few errors.
Exceeds grade Level

Consistent use of proper capitalization with no errors.
Punctuation

Limited Progress

Significant amount of punctuation errors.
Steady Progress

Occasional errors in punctuation.
Mastered

Generally uses proper punctuation, with few errors.
Exceeds grade Level

Consistent use of proper punctuation with no errors.
Spelling

Limited Progress

Significant amount of misspelled words.
Steady Progress

Occasional errors in spelling.
Mastered

Most of words of spelling correctly, and few are misspelled.
Exceeds grade Level

Consistently displays correct spellings in words.
Content
Did this student write about their famous person in detail?
Sentence Variety

Do all of the sentences have a variety of structures?
Limited Progress

Sentences show no variety. All sentences display the same structure.
Steady Progress

Sentences show little variety. Most sentences display the same structure.
Mastered

Most sentences display a variety of structures.
Exceeds grade Level

Sentences display a great variety of structures.
SENTENCE FLUENCY

Refers to the rhythm and flow of the language to enhance readability.
THINK: sentence sense- complete sentences, and varying lengths and structures of sentences.
Limited Progress

Complete/Varying sentences
a bare beginning; writer not yet showing control of story line.
Steady Progress

Complete/Varying Sentences
strengths and need for revision are about equal. Some sentences are read easily. There is a choppiness to the story.
Mastered

Complete/Varying Sentences
Shows control and skill in this trait. Sentences are on topic and easily read.
Exceeds grade Level

Complete/Varying Sentences
Sentence structure is varied and diverse. Sentences flow together as if in spoken language. Ideas are linked.
Topic

The student shows evidence that he or she has read about the person in their biography and understands the information.
Limited Progress

Student doesn't write significant facts or information about the person.
Steady Progress

Student generally knows some basic facts about their famous person but is unable to reference the facts w/o returning to the book. Writing does not reflect a basic understanding of their famous person.
Mastered

Student writes about their person in detail and understands the significance of their famous person. They can list why they are important w/o returning to their book.
Exceeds grade Level

Student writes about their person in detail and understands the significance of their famous person. They can list why they are important w/o returning to their book and uses an engaging style of writing.




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