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Famous Person Biography 
This rubric will be used to complete a biographical book report featuring an famous American figure.
Rubric Code: B72XA2
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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1 pts

General Theme

5

Contains all required information (name, date of birth and death, place of birth, and reason for being famous)
3

Contains most required information (name, date of birth and death, place of birth, and reason for being famous)
1

Contains very little or no required information
Filmstrip Frames

5

This project includes a minimum of 6 frames of information about how/why this person became famous. Student uses specific details to explain.
3

This project includes at least 3-6 frames of information about why/how this person became famous. Student sometimes uses specific details to explain.
1

This project includes onl 1-3 frames of information related to the topic. Student did not use specific details. No explaination given.
Creativity/Illustrations

5

This project has been completed using student created illustrations. No more than 2 printed photographs have been used. All directions have been followed.
3

This project has been completed with minimal student created ilustrations. More then 2 printed photographs have been used. Directions have been partially followed.
1

This project has not been completed with any student created illustrations. Directions have not been followed.
Grammar

5

Proper usage of punctuation, capitalization, and correctly spells grade level words ALL OF THE TIME
3

Proper usage of punctuation, capitalization, and correctly spells grade level words SOME OF THE TIME
1

Improper usage of punctuation, capitalization, and MISSPELLS grade level words
Presentation

5

All required parts are included: your name, date, name of famous American.
Presentation is neat: handwriting and coloring is visually pleasing
3

Some of the required parts are included: your name, date, name of famous American.
Presentation is mostly neat: handwriting and coloring is visually pleasing
1

Only one part is included and presentation is sloppy.
Timeliness

5

Project was turned in on the date required.
3

Project was turned in 1-3 days after the due date.
1

Project was not turned in at all or was 4 or more days late.




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