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A Living Memoir: Biography Project 
A Living Memoir: Biography Project
The living memoir project was created to cover a variety of writing skills for eighth grade. Students will chose an individual who has won a Nobel Peace Prize for their project. Many ideas for the assignment were adapted from the following blog: http://middleschool101.edublogs.org/2010/06/14/living-memoirs-a-biography-project/
Rubric Code: R65CAX
By bcmiskow5719
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric A Living Memoir
  Thorough

8 pts

Good

6 pts

Basic

4 pts

Limited

2 pts

Research

Thorough

Excellent use of research time. Thorough research notes that are well organized.

- At least three sources used and accurately recorded
Good

Good use of research time. Good research notes that are well organized.

- At least three sources used. Some assistance needed to accurately record.
Basic

Occasionally off-task during research time. More research notes are needed. They are not well organized.

- Less than three sources used. Not recorded accurately.
Limited

Consistently off-task during research time. More research notes are needed. They are not well organized.

- Less than three sources used. Not recorded accurately.
Diary Entries - 3

Thorough

Each entry reads like an authentic diary. It follows the traditional format, but more importantly the information is conveyed in the “voice”the hero.
Good

An effort is made to express the “voice” hero in the diary entries, but it lacks the feel of authenticity.
Basic

The entries follow the diary format, but the words in the entries lack the “voice” hero chosen. They read more like an essay, serving to answer a question.
Limited

Instead of reading like the thoughts of the author, the entries serve only to answer a question. No real attempt is made to CONNECT with the author.
Friendly Letter

Thorough

Clearly contains proper format/spacing of all elements of the friendly letter (Heading, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature)

* Strong sense that topic has come alive
Good

Contains proper format/spacing of 4/5 elements of the friendly letter (Heading, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature)

* sense that topic has come alive
Basic

Contains proper format/spacing of 3/5 elements of the friendly letter (Heading, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature)

*Inappropriately causal or stiff
Limited

Contains proper format/spacing of 2/5 elements of the friendly letter (Heading, Salutation, Body, Closing, Signature)

* writing is mechanical
Business Letter

Thorough

Sentences and paragraphs are complete, well-constructed and of varied structure.
- Word choice is very appropriate and professional for the audience

- correct format
Good

- All sentences are complete and well-constructed (no fragments, no run-ons). Paragraphing is generally done well.
- Word choice is mostly appropriate for audience

- correct format
Basic

- Most sentences are complete and well-constructed. Paragraphing needs some work.
- Word choice is not appropriate for audience

- incorrect format
Limited

- Many sentence fragments or run-on sentences OR paragraphing needs lots of work.
- Word choice is unprofessional

- incorrect format
Newspaper Article

Thorough

The article establishes a clear purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic.

-evidence of research
-effective layout
Good

The article establishes a purpose in the lead paragraph and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.

-some evidence of research
-fairly effective layout
Basic

The article has a purpose in the lead paragraph, but it is difficult to determine. The writer has a vague understanding of the topic.

-little evidence of research
- basic layout
Limited

The reader cannot determine the purpose of the article and the writer does not demonstrate an understanding of the topic.

-no evidence of research
-ineffective layout
Epitaph

Thorough

The epitaph captures the essence of the peacemaker. Well chosen descriptive language and imagery are used.

-excellent gravestone design
Good

The epitaph captures the essence of the peacemaker; however, descriptive language and imagery are lacking.

-good effort on gravestone design
Basic

The epitaph does not relate well to the peacemaker's life experiences. Descriptive language and imagery are lacking.

-basic gravestone design
Limited

The epitaph does not relate well to the peacemaker's life experiences. No descriptive language or imagery are used.

-limited effort into gravestone design
Obituary

Thorough

Obituary includes all important biographical information.
Good

Obituary includes most important biographical information.
Basic

Obituary includes some important biographical information.
Limited

Obituary is missing most of the important biographical information.
Stamp

Thorough

Symbols, pictures and slogan clearly and effectively represent the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his/her accomplishments.

-includes all requirements
Good

Symbols, pictures and slogan represent the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his/her accomplishments.

-includes most requirements
Basic

Symbols, pictures and slogan somewhat represent the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his/her accomplishments.

-includes some requirements
Limited

Symbols, pictures and slogan do not represent the Nobel Peace Prize winner and his/her accomplishments.


-missing most requirements
Photos and Captions

Thorough

At least five pictures are included in the project. Photos represent a variety of events or experiences in the peacemaker's life. Captions include strong word choice.
Good

At least four pictures are included in the project. Photos represent a variety of events of experiences in the peacemaker's life. Captions include good word choice.
Basic

At least three pictures are included in the project. Photos do not represent a variety of events in the peacemaker's life. Captions include basic word choices.
Limited

At least two pictures are included in the project. Photos do not represent a variety of events in the peacemaker's life. Limited effort put into captions.
Proofreading

Thorough

No errors in grammar/spelling

No errors in punctuation or capitalization
Good

1-2 errors in grammar/spelling

1-2 errors in punctuation or capitalization
Basic

3-4 errors in grammar/spelling

3-4 errors in punctuation or capitalization
Limited

5 or more errors in grammar/spelling

5 or more errors in punctuation/capitalization




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