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Black History Month Biographies 
Black History Month Biographies
Student will read a biography of/research information about an African American scientist/inventor then write and present a biography poster on this important historical figure. This biography includes information about the person's life, what led them to their chosen career, what contributions they made to society, interesting /unique facts about the person, the student's own reflections about the impact that the person, their contributions have on modern times, and a model of the invention.
Rubric Code: AC658W
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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20 pts

3

17 pts

2

14 pts

1

11 pts

Content

4

-covers all of factual requirements<BR>
-includes abundant important facts and pertinent details<BR>
-student has paraphrased and used his/her own wording
3

-covers most of factual requirements<BR>
-includes important facts & applicable details <BR>
-paraphrasing applied appropriately
2

-covers only some of factual requirements <BR>
-few facts and details included<BR>
-some passages are paraphrased appropriately
1

-covers little/none of factual requirements<BR>
-facts and details are limited or inaccurate <BR>
-work is copied from original source
Organization:

4

-created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style<BR>
-poster sections are all appropriately filled out<BR>
-all directions were closely and correctly followed
3

-well-organized with appropriate style and tone<BR>
-poster sections are mostly filled out appropriately<BR>
-most directions were followed correctly
2

-simple style with limited organizational pattern<BR>
-poster sections are not all filled out appropriately<BR>
-some directions were followed correctly
1

-simple format used or may not be written in correct format <BR>
-poster sections incorrectly filled out<BR>
-most directions not followed correctly
Conventions

4

-few spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors<BR>
-sentence structure is varied and sophisticated
3

-some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors<BR>
-sentence structure is grade level and appropriate
2

-numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors due to ineffective editing<BR>
-sentence structure is approaching grade level
1

-serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors due to lack of editing<BR>
-sentence structure is below grade level
Information

4

-with a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure has had on History.
-student has included
a very creative
picture/portrait of
this person.
3

-with effectiveness, the
student has described
the impact that this
historical figure had had
on History
-student has included a
creative picture/portrait
of this person.
2

-with a limited degree of
effectiveness, the
student has described
the impact that this
historical figure has
had on History
-student has included a
picture/portrait of this
person.
1

-the student has not
described the impact
that this historical figure
has had on History
-student has not included
an appropriate
picture/portrait of this
person.
Project Presentation

4

-project is extremely
neat, colorful, and
attractive
-writing is done in pen or
typed neatly
-model is included and is
a good representation
of the original invention
3

-project is neat, colorful,
and attractive
-writing is done in pen or
typed
-model is included and is
a fair representation of
the original invention
2

-project is limited in
neatness, color, and
attractiveness
-writing is done in
pencil
-model is included and is a poor representation of the original invention
1

-project is not very neat, colorful, or attractive<BR>
-writing is done in pencil<BR>
-model is not included



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