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Black History Month Biographies 
Black History Month Biographies
For Black History Month, you will research, write, and present a biography on an important historical figure. This biography includes information on the person's early life, what led them to their chosen career or purpose, what contributions they made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person, and your own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times.
Rubric Code: G7W5XW
By WandaAdams
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Very Good 3 Points

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Good 2 Points

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Fair 1 Point

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Information

Excellent 5 Points

-covers all of the factual requirements
-includes abundant, pertinent details in own wording
Very Good 3 Points

-covers most of the factual requirements
-includes important facts & applicable details
-paraphrasing applied appropriately
Good 2 Points

-covers only some of the factual requirements
-some details but simple/stereotypical
-most passages are paraphrased, rather than copied
Fair 1 Point

-covers little/none of the factual requirements
-details are limited or copied from original source
Organization:

Style and Form
Excellent 5 Points

-created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style
Very Good 3 Points

-well-organized with appropriate style and tone
-generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.)
-variety of sentences (length, type and structure)
Good 2 Points

-simple style with limited organizational pattern
-some variety in sentence length and structure
Fair 1 Point

-simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format
-lack logical flow or rational progression
-simple/compound sentence structure
Conventions

Excellent 5 Points

-few spelling, punctuation, or grammatical errors within detailed text
Very Good 3 Points

-some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors
Good 2 Points

-numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical errors due to ineffective editing
Fair 1 Point

-serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammatical issues due to lack of editing
Information Page

Excellent 5 Points

With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History.

Student has included a picture of this person.
Very Good 3 Points

With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History.

Student has included a picture of this person.
Good 2 Points

With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History.

Student has included a picture of this person.
Fair 1 Point

With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History.

Student has not included a picture of this person.



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