iRubric: autobiography rubric

The introduction is engaging and lively. It invites the reader to become engaged in the story of the writer's life without point blank telling him/her.

The introduction is not particularly engaging. It sparks some interest in the reader.

The introduction is pretty tame. It reads rather like the author is stating facts.

Introduction began with "I was born on" or "My name is"

There are 4 or more pictures. The visuals are appealing and relevant to the autobiography. Its place in the paper is appropriate for the information in the visual. The formatting for the visual has been performed correctly.

There are 3 pictures. The visuals are somewhat relevant to the autobiography. Its place in the paper is appropriate for the information in the visual. The formatting for the visual has been performed correctly.

There are 1-2 pictures. The visuals are about the autobiography. It has been formatted correctly within the paper.

There are no pictures.

The paragraphs utilize good transitions. The paper does not jump around in time. No paragraph leaves the reader with questions or confused.

The paragraphs utilize good transitions. A paragraph or two leaves the reader with questions or confused.

Some paragraphs utilize good transitions. Multiple paragraphs leave the reader with questions or confused.

There are very few transitions. Each paragraph is its own entity and fails to tie in to the other parts of the autobiography.

There are no grammar or spelling errors .

There are 5 or fewer grammar and/or spelling errors.

There are between 6 & 10 grammar and/or spelling errors.

There are 11 or more errors in grammar and/or spelling.