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Biography of Columbus

Christopher Columbus is the explorer who is credited for discovering America. In 1492, Columbus sailed across the Atlantic and changed the world forever. The Old World and New World became one.

Rubric Code: TXX59B5

By tramirez0311

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

BIOGRAPHY
	LEVEL 4 (N/A)	LEVEL 3 (N/A)	LEVEL 2 (N/A)	LEVEL 1 (N/A)
Information	LEVEL 4 -covers all of factual requirements -includes abundant, pertinent details in own wording	LEVEL 3 -covers most of factual requirements -includes important facts & applicable details -paraphrasing applied appropriately	LEVEL 2 -covers only some of factual requirements -some details but simple/stereotypical -most passages are paraphrased, rather than copied	LEVEL 1 -covers little/none of factual requirements -details are limited or copied from original source
Organization:	LEVEL 4 -created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style	LEVEL 3 -well-organized with appropriate style and tone -generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.) -variety of sentences (length, type and structure)	LEVEL 2 -simple style with limited organizational pattern -some variety in sentence length and structure	LEVEL 1 -simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format -lack logical flow or rational progression -simple/compound sentence structure
Conventions/Grammar	LEVEL 4 -few spelling, punctuation, or grammar issues within detailed text	LEVEL 3 -some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues	LEVEL 2 -numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to ineffective editing	LEVEL 1 -serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to lack of editing
Effectiveness	LEVEL 4 With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on History.	LEVEL 3 With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on History.	LEVEL 2 With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on History.	LEVEL 1 With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on History.