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Biography

Students are to research and write a biography on someone who has had positive influences/impact in changing the world.

Rubric Code: Q2W83WA

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Biography Research paper on someone who has had positive influences in changing the world
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Research Information Detailed information about subject	Level 4 Information includes date and place of birth, family information, education, life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable. Information is detailed.	Level 3 Information includes some dates, place of birth, some family information, education, life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable.	Level 2 Information includes few dates, place of birth, some family information, education, a few life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable. Missing some important basic facts about the subject.	Level 1 Information includes few dates, place of birth, some family information, education, a few life experiences (career, events, etc.) accomplishments, interesting facts, death date if applicable. Missing some important basic facts about the subject. Inadequate number of facts presented about the subject
Mechanics Spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph structure	Level 4 No spelling errors, no punctuation errors, complete sentences, well-structured paragraphs that transition well.	Level 3 Has one or two spelling errors and punctuation errors. Most sentences are complete, with the beginnings of well-structured paragraphs. There is evidence of some transitions between paragraphs.	Level 2 Has two to three spelling and/or punctuation errors, incomplete sentences are present, adequately structured paragraphs, weak transitions between paragraphs	Level 1 More than three spelling and/or punctuation errors, incomplete sentences, poorly structured paragraphs, no transition between paragraphs
Writing Technique Vocabulary usage, articulation, transitioning of information	Level 4 Uses upper-level vocabulary, engaging writing style, flows well, sequential, interesting introductory paragraph, solid closing paragraph (as opposed to simply stopping information abruptly)	Level 3 Vocabulary usage meets grade level expectations, adequate flow, evident sequencing, understandable phrasing, clear introductory paragraph, clear closing paragraph	Level 2 Vocabulary usage is beginning to meet grade level expectations. Ideas lack adequate flow, there is limited use of transitions and sequencing. Attempt at an introductory paragraph and closing paragraph	Level 1 Vocabulary usage does not meet grade level expectations, phrasing is confusing, no sequence, no introductory paragraph, no closing paragraph.

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English

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Writing

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