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Important Canadian Biographies Black History Month Biographies Students write a report to show what the contributions of an outstanding Canadian are and how he/she is recognized globally, as well as in Canada. Rubric Code: T8C84C By dbloom Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

BIOGRAPHY
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Content -all topics included -own words -extends beyond facts to reasons, examples and details that are explained	4 -covers all requirements in the biography notes -includes a lot of useful and important details in own words.	3 -covers most of the requirements from biography notes/headings -includes important facts & applicable details -mostly in own words	2 -covers only some of factual requirements -some details but the ideas are simple -some paragraphs are in own words, rather than copied	1 -covers little/none of factual requirements -details are limited or directly copied from original source
Organization: -topic sentences -paragraphs -sentence types -introduction	4 -created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style	3 -well-organized with appropriate style and tone -generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.) -variety of sentences (length, type and structure)	2 -simple style with limited organizational pattern -some variety in sentence length and structure	1 -simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format -isn't logically organized -simple sentence structure
Conventions -spelling -grammar -punctuation	4 -few spelling, punctuation, or grammar issues within text	3 -some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues	2 -numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to ineffective editing	1 -serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to lack of editing
Impact Information -effective description about his/her importance	4 With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.	3 With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.	2 With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.	1 With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.