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Civil Rights Biography

Famous Person Biography

3-5 paragraphs biography of a Civil rights Leader

Rubric Code: FAA35A

By Tonib16

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Civil Rights Leader Biography
	EXCELLENT Exceeds grade level expectations of Michigan standards. 4 pts	GOOD Meets grade level expectations of Michigan standards. 3 pts	FAIR Meets some of the grade level expectations of Michigan standards. 2 pts	POOR Below grade level expectations of Michigan standards. 1 pts
IDEAS	EXCELLENT Topic introduction is exceptionally clear and interesting. The first sentence or two grabs the reader's attention.	GOOD Topic introduction is adequately clear and interesting.	FAIR Topic introduction is weak.	POOR Topic is unclear.
ORGANIZATION	EXCELLENT Details support the topic, are ordered correctly and have a logical flow.	GOOD Most details support the topic.	FAIR Many details stray off the topic.	POOR Details do not relate to the topic.
VOICE	EXCELLENT The writing matches the purpose and audience. Style and tone are exceptionally interesting.	GOOD The writing matches the purpose and audience. Style and tone are interesting.	FAIR The audience and purpose of the writing are unclear. Style and tone are marginal.	POOR The writing has no apparent purpose, audience, tone, or style.
WORD CHOICE	EXCELLENT Words are specific, descriptive, fresh, and paint pictures for reader.	GOOD Words are specific and descriptive.	FAIR Words are general and over used.	POOR Words are over used and uninteresting.
SENTENCE FLUENCY	EXCELLENT Sentences have different beginnings and patterns, and are well-constructed.	GOOD Sentences are well-constructed and easy to read aloud.	FAIR Sentences are simple but meaning is clear.	POOR Sentences are poorly constructed and unclear in meaning.
CONVENTIONS	EXCELLENT 100% accuracy of spelling, puncutation, capitalization, grammar, and word usage.	GOOD Some errors but they do not interfere with meaning.	FAIR Many errors that interfere with meaning.	POOR Did not revise for conventions.