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Biography of a Historical Figure

Biography of Revolutionary War figure

Biography is to include specific details of and contributions to United States History made by the biographee.

Rubric Code: EB4345

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Subject: History

Type: Project

Grade Levels: 6-8

Biography of historical figure
	Needs Work 15 pts	Good 20 pts	Excellent 25 pts
Biographical Information	Needs Work Little or no biographical information is presented. Bio includes one or two of the following topics - years of life, interests, occupation, contributions to US History.	Good Some or most biographical information is presented. Bio includes three of the following topics - years of life, interests, occupation, contributions to US History.	Excellent All important biographical information is presented. Bio includes all of the following topics - years of life, interests, occupation, contributions to US History.
Accomplishments	Needs Work There is little or no content to this biography. It includes few (three or less) details of the historical contributions made by the historical figure.	Good The content of the biography is sufficient. It includes some (four or five) details of the historical contributions made by the historical figure.	Excellent The content of the accomplishments in the biography is excellent. It includes many (six or more) details of the historical contributions made by the historical figure.
Grammar/Spelling	Needs Work There are many (more than six) grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes. Few or none of the sentences are thought out.	Good There are very few (three to five) grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes. Most sentences are well thought out.	Excellent There are little or no grammatical errors and/or spelling mistakes (less than three). All sentences are well thought out.