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Autobiography Rubric 
Portfolio Autobiography
Rubric Code: M2X44XB
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Needs Improvement

5 pts

Fair

4.6 pts

Good

3.9 pts

Excellent

2.9 pts

Anecdote

Needs Improvement

Writing an introduction for the autobiography was attempted but not complete.
Fair

The introduction does not adequately invite the reader and the topic is vague.
Good

The introduction is not particularly inviting to the reader but still previews what is to come in the rest of the piece (Topic introducded)
Excellent

The introduction is inviting and really hooks the reader with what is to come ( The topic is introduced).
Theme is apparent.
Body

Needs Improvement

Many events are not in logical order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. The "How To" was not used as a graphic organizer for this assignment. (One paragraph)
Fair

Most events are placed in a logical order, but it is evident that events were not included from from the "Hot To" assignment. (Two paragraphs)
Good

Most events are in a logical order but some are either missing or in the wrong order and this distracts the reader.
(3 or more paragraphs)
Excellent

Events are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. (3 or more paragraphs)
Theme is apparent.
Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation

Needs Improvement

Writer makes more that 8 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Fair

Writer makes 5-7 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Good

Writer makes 1-4 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Excellent

Writer makes no mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

Writing a conclusion for the autobiography was attempted.
Fair

The conclusion does not adequately wrap up and end the autobiography.
Good

The conclusion is not particularly organized but wraps up the end of the autobiography.
Excellent

The conclusion is inviting in the wraping up of all events. Theme is concluded.
Sesory Details, Thoughts & Feelings

Needs Improvement

Writer does not provide any thoughts or feelings about the events described. There is no use of sensory details.
Fair

Writer uses very few sensory details a does not provide any thoughts or feelings about the events described.
Good

Writer describes the events using sensory details and provides personal insight by sharing his/her thoughts feelings.
Excellent

Writer uses sensory details to paint a picture of the events being described. Thoughts and feelings are shared and establish a personal tone within the story.



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