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Biography Research Project Biography Research Project Students choose a famous person to conduct research and complete a biography research paper with a paper bag visual that includes a timeline, important facts, and visuals of the person's life. Rubric Code: BCC235 By amorales025 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

BIOGRAPHY
	LEVEL 4 25 pts	LEVEL 3 20 pts	LEVEL 2 10 pts	LEVEL 1 5 pts
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.
Paper Bag Project	LEVEL 4 Pictures and information on bad directly tie into individual.Timeline completed with 5-6 important events.very neat artwork.	LEVEL 3 Pictures match information and timeline. Timeline completed with 3-4 important events. Care was shown with artwork.	LEVEL 2 Pictures somewhat match information. Timeline completed with only 2 important events. Artwork done with little care.	LEVEL 1 Pictures/name didn't match information. Timeline incomplete. Bag is very messy with no care shown.