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Autobiography Rubric 
Writing an Autobiography
Rubric Code: R5C43A
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

15 pts

Fair

18 pts

Good

20 pts

Excellent

25 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Poor

Introduction for the autobiography is not complete.
Fair

Introduction is attempted, but does not include information per handout.
Good

The introduction does follow format, but reader has no idea about purpose of paper.
Excellent

The introduction is inviting and really hooks the reader. Topic is introduced and reader understands purpose of paper.
Body (3 paragraphs)

Poor

Many events are not in logical order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. Less than 3 paragraphs written.
Fair

Most events are placed in a logical order, but it is evident that important information is left out.
Less than 3 paragraphs written.
Good

Most events are in a logical order, but the reader may lose interest because writing lacks detail and description. There are 3 paragraphs, but w/less than 5 sentences.
Excellent

Events are placed in a logical order and the reader is likely to be interested in reading more of what writer has to say.
There are 3 paragraphs w/ at least 5 sentences.
Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation

Poor

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

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

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

Writer makes no mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. No sentences start with conjunctions. No two sentences in a paragraph start with the same word.
Concluding Paragraph

Poor

Writing a conclusion for the autobiography was attempted.
Fair

The conclusion does not adequately wrap up and end the autobiography. Last paragraph ends with a closing like, "I hope you enjoyed reading about me," or "That's all I have to say."
Good

The conclusion is not particularly organized but is a decent conclusion to the writing.
Excellent

The conclusion is well-written and appeals to the reader in a way that they want to read more about the writer.



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  • You Are Special!!!

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