iRubric: BIOGRAPHY OF FAMOUS AFRICAN-AMERICAN rubric

Little or no biographical information is presented. Bio may include 2 or 3 sections (Date of birth, Date of death, Place of birth, Place of death, spouse and children, interests, occupation, other)

Some or most biographical information is presented. Bio may include 4 to 6 sections (Date of birth, Date of Death, Place of birth, Place of death, spouse and children, interests, occupation, other)

All important biographical information is presented. Bio includes all sections (Date of birth, Date of death, Place of Birth, Place of death, spouse and children, interests, occupation, other).

There is little or no mention of the beliefs,personality, obstacles,or the background of the historical figure.

There is some mention of what were the beliefs,personality,obstacles, and the background of the historical figure.

The student explains their understanding of what motivated the historical figure and gives plenty of background and obstacles.

Student demonstrated some understanding of the reading, but had some trouble displaying their knowledge to the class. Stumbled over report, and words used were beyond the student's understanding.

Student demonstrated their understanding in an effective manner, but had trouble presenting to the class. Some words used in the report were unfamiliar to the student who had difficulty with the pronunciation.
Well Below Grade Level

Student demonstrated understanding of the person, and presented to the class in an effective manner. Approaching Grade Level or

Student showed understanding of the person, and was a dynamic presenter, making eye-contact to his/her classmates.
Superior presenter!
At Grade Level