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Person Research Paper American History Person Research Paper Students will research and write a multi-paragraph essay about an important person in American History. The report will include an introduction and conclusion, a short biography, paragraphs that tell about the figure's contributions to society, a paragraph that relates your personal reaction to person and what you think are the challenges the person may have faced. Rubric Code: RXCWX22 By bobby228 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Research Paper
	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 1 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Introduction and Conclusion Includes a well-developed introduction and conclusion paragraph	Level 3 The paper has a paragraph which introduces why the person is significant and a conclusion paragraph which wraps up the main ideas and ends strongly	Level 2 The paper is missing an introduction paragraph or a conclusion paragraph or the paper does not end strongly	Level 1 The paper is missing an introduction and a conclusion paragraph
1st - Biography short biography of person's life in proper sequence	Level 3 Paragraphs clearly detail a short biography of the person's life. It includes several supporting details and citations.	Level 2 Paragraphs detail a short biography of the person's life. It provides 1-2 supporting details and citations.	Level 1 Paragraphs gives very little information about the person's life. No details or citations.
2nd - Contributions Explains important contributions to history	Level 3 Paragraphs clearly relate to contributions made by the person. It includes several supporting details and citations.	Level 2 Paragraphs relate to contributions made by the person. It provides 1-2 supporting details and citations.	Level 1 Paragraphs give very little information about the contributions made. No details or citations.
Conventions grammar, spelling, sentence construction, etc.	Level 3 No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Sentences show variety in construction and good word choice and vocabulary	Level 2 A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Sentences show some variety in construction and an attempt to vary word choice and use appropriate vocabulary	Level 1 Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Sentences show little sentence variety and poor choice of words.