iRubric: Black History Month Biographies rubric

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Black History Month Biographies Black History Month Biographies For Black History Month, the student is to research, write, and present a biography on an important historical figure. This biography includes information on the person's early life, what led them to their chosen career or purpose, what contributions they made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person, and the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times. Rubric Code: B38258 By krosenberg Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

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: Style and Form	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	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
Information Page	LEVEL 4 With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History. Student has included a picture of this person.	LEVEL 3 With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History. Student has included a picture of this person.	LEVEL 2 With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History. Student has included a picture of this person.	LEVEL 1 With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Black History. Student has included a picture of this person.