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Autobiography Rubric 
Autobiography
Rubric Code: E253328
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  1

6 pts

2

9 pts

3

12 pts

4

15 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Hook the reader! Introduce yourself and start with family or something else interesting.

1

An introduction for the autobiography was attempted but not complete.
2

The introdcution does not adequately invite the reader and the topic is vague.
3

The introduction is not particularly inviting to the reader but still previews what is to come in the rest of the piece.
4

The introduction is inviting and really hooks the reader with what is to come. You tell Mr. Dyer about you and what's to come!
Body (Sequence of Events)

This is the main part. Mr. Dyer wants to see you starting with early moments/events and making your way to the present.

1

Many events are not in chronological order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. The timeline was not used as a graphic organizer for this assignment. (One page or less)
2

Most major events were included in chronological order. There is no proper transitions between events. The three major stages of Birth, Childhood, Adolescents are unclear.
3

Most major events are included chronologically. Transitions are present, but still kind of rough. The three major stages of Birth, Childhood, Adolescents are clear.
4

Events are placed in a chronological order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Transitions from major events are smooth. The three major stages of Birth, Childhood, Adolescents are clear.
Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation

Edit your work! Check for spelling and punctuation.

1

Writer makes more than 8 mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that distract the reader from the content. Writing is done in different tenses (past, present or future).
2

Writer makes 5-7 mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Writing is done mostly in the past, but the writer changes tenses (past, present or future).
3

Writer makes 1-4 mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. Writing is done mostly in the past and tenses are changed only when referencing something.
4

Writer makes no mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.Writing is done in the past tense, until the final concluding paragraph where the writer switches tenses.
Concluding Paragraph

Wrap up your autobiography; tie it all up give a summation. Tell Mr. Dyer what your future goals, aspirations and lessons you've learned in life.

1

A conclusion for the autobiography was attempted. No mention of goals, future aspirations or lessons learned.
2

The conclusion does not adequately wrap up and end the autobiography. The writer briefly mentions goals, future aspirations or lessons learned.
3

The conclusion is not particularly organized but wraps up the end of the autobiography. The writer mentions goals, future aspirations or lessons learned.
4

The conclusion is inviting and encompasses all life events. The writer mentions goals, future aspirations and lessons learned.
Family Tree

Family tree shows 2-3 generations minimum and can be any format you choose.

1

A family tree was attempted; but is not complete.
2

A family tree diagram is included, there are some names (avoiding "mom" or "dad"). The tree shows 1-2 generations.
3

A family tree diagram is included, most names are filled out. The tree shows 2-3 generations.
4

A family tree diagram is included, all names of the individuals through 2-3 generations are included.




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