iRubric: Autobiography Rubric

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Autobiography Rubric Autobiography Rubric Students will write an autobiography from the point of view of an energy source, which includes an introduction, a conclusion and their outlook on life and the future. Rubric Code: D3XBB2 By senisaaustin Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Humanities Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Autobiography
	Needs Improvement 10 pts	Approaching Expectations 15 pts	Meets Expectations 20 pts
Introduction	Needs Improvement Does not adequately introduce the writer and it is not particularly inviting to the reader.	Approaching Expectations An introduction was attempted and is inviting to the reader.	Meets Expectations Adequately introduces the writer and is inviting to the reader.
Organization of Ideas	Needs Improvement Some ideas are not in a logical order, and this distracts the reader. Lacking descriptive details to the events described.	Approaching Expectations Ideas are presented in logical order, but it is evident that the writer did not use the autobiography plan. Adds some descriptive detail to the events described	Meets Expectations Ideas are presented in a logical order and the way that they are written effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Adds descriptive details to each event described.
Conclusion	Needs Improvement Does not adequately conclude the ideas presented in the writing.	Approaching Expectations A conclusion was attempted and it concludes the ideas presented in the writing.	Meets Expectations Adequately concludes the ideas presented in the writing and leaves the reader with a new idea.
Grammar and Spelling	Needs Improvement Frequent grammar and/or spelling errors that distracts the reader.	Approaching Expectations Some grammar and/or spelling errors are present, but they do not distract the reader.	Meets Expectations Most grammar and spelling is correct.
Neatness	Needs Improvement Illegible writing, missing title, name and/or date.	Approaching Expectations Legible writing, but is missing a title, name and/or date.	Meets Expectations Word processed, and includes a title with name and date. The rubric and plan is included with final copy.