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Black History Month Biographies

For Black History Month, the student is to 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 the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times.

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

BLACK HISTORY BIOGRAPHY W.4.2-Write informative or explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
	LEVEL 4 Exceeds standards 4 pts	LEVEL 3 Meets standards 3 pts	LEVEL 2 Working towards meeting standards 2 pts	LEVEL 1 Does not meet standards 1 pts
Cover Page Name of the historical figure, student's name, grade level, teacher's name and date	LEVEL 4 Report includes cover page with the student's name, grade level, homeroom teacher's name, date and name of the historical figure.	LEVEL 3 Report includes cover page with the student's name, grade level, homeroom teacher's name, date and name of the historical figure.	LEVEL 2 Cover page is missing 1 or more components	LEVEL 1 Cover page is missing 2 or more components
Introduction W.4.2a-Introduce a topic clearly and group related information in paragraphs and sections; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension	LEVEL 4 Introduction includes an interesting hook at the beginning, introduces the three topics of each paragraph in the body, and provides a well-thought out thesis statement. Introduction is 4-6 sentences.	LEVEL 3 Introduction includes a hook at the beginning, introduces the three topics of each paragraph in the body, and provides thesis statement. Introduction is at least 4 sentences.	LEVEL 2 Introduction is missing one or more of the following: a hook at the beginning, introduces the three topics of each paragraph in the body, and provides thesis statement. Introduction is at least 4 sentences.	LEVEL 1 Introduction is missing two or more of the following: a hook at the beginning, introduces the three topics of each paragraph in the body, and provides thesis statement. Introduction is at least 4 sentences.
Biography W.4.2b-Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.	LEVEL 4 Biography is 3 paragraphs on background (birth, family life, education) accomplishments and why this person is famous, and their current life or reason for death. The biography is well thought out and uses advanced vocabulary. Biography is written in students own words and citations are used when necessary.	LEVEL 3 Biography is 3 paragraphs on background (birth, family life, education) accomplishments and why this person is famous, and their current life or reason for death. Biography is written in students own words and citations are used when necessary.	LEVEL 2 Biography is not 3 paragraphs. It is missing one of the following: background (birth, family life, education) accomplishments and why this person is famous, and their current life or reason for death. Biography is not written in students own words and citations are not used when necessary.	LEVEL 1 Biography is not 3 paragraphs. It is missing two or more of the following: background (birth, family life, education) accomplishments and why this person is famous, and their current life or reason for death. Biography is not written in students own words and citations are not used when necessary.
Conclusion W.4.2e-Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.	LEVEL 4 Conclusion includes a well thought out summary of what was discussed in the body of the essay. Student includes a quote from African American and expresses their thoughts/ interpretation of the quote. Conclusion is written in students own words. Conclusion is written with robust vocabulary and flows naturally.	LEVEL 3 Conclusion includes a summary of what was discussed in the body of the essay. Student includes a quote from African American and expresses their thoughts/ interpretation of the quote. Conclusion is written in students own words.	LEVEL 2 Conclusion is missing one or more details in the summary of what was discussed in the body of the essay. Student includes a quote from African American but does not expresses their thoughts/ interpretation of the quote. Conclusion is written in students own words.	LEVEL 1 Conclusion is missing two or more details in the summary of what was discussed in the body of the essay. Student includes a quote from African American but does not expresses their thoughts/ interpretation of the quote. Conclusion is not written in students own words.
Conventions W.4.2c-Link ideas within categories of information using words and phrases (e.g., another, for example, also, because). W.4.2d-Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.	LEVEL 4 -well-organized with appropriate style and tone -uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, conclusion) -variety of sentences (length, type and structure) - typed in black 12 point font- times new roman or calibri. -No errors in spelling, capitalization, or grammar. Research report is exceptionally attractive and neat.	LEVEL 3 -uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, conclusion) -has some variety of sentences (length, type and structure) typed in black 12 point font- times new roman or calibri. -Writer has 1 or 2 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar -Research report is attractive and neat	LEVEL 2 -uses some appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, conclusion) -has some variety of sentences (length, type and structure) typed in black 12 point font- times new roman or calibri. -Writer has 2- 5 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar -Research report may be neatly typed	LEVEL 1 -uses some appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, conclusion) -has very little variety of sentences (length, type and structure) NOT typed in black 12 point font- times new roman or calibri. -Writer has more than 5 errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar -Research report is not neatly typed

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