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Author Bio Page 
French Illustrated Story Writing Group Project
Each children's book author group member will write a bio page in the third person that will feature a photo (headshot) and a short written piece to include name, hometown, current residence, age, at least two likes and two dislikes, and future aspiration(s).
Rubric Code: DXWW8BW
By momeuse
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Subject: Foreign Languages  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Getting there

2 pts

Meeting standard

3 pts

Going above and beyond

4 pts

Adherence to formatting guildelines
15 %

landscape orientation;
printed in color;
use 1 of 3 fonts given in guidelines; font size of 16; 1.5 line spacing
Beginning

You did not take care to follow the formatting guidelines much, if at all.
Getting there

You adhered to some of the formatting guidelines (at least 3 of the 4).
Meeting standard

You have adhered to all the formatting guidelines.
Going above and beyond

In addition to adhering to all the formatting guidelines, you have made an extra effort to make your bio look nicely symmetrical and thereby more professional.
Accuracy of language
30 %

You describe the author (you) in the 3rd person; the language you have chosen to use is accurate and thus readily comprehensible to the reader.
Beginning

Mistakes in structure of sentences and word use inhibit understanding, despite clear and succint example provided to assist with your own bio.
Getting there

Many mistakes in structure and word use are present and they begin to distract from the story.
Meeting standard

Some mistakes occur in structure and word use, but these do not distract from the overall comprehen-sibility of your bio.
Going above and beyond

Near flawless use of grammar, mechanics and vocabulary, even when more advacned structures involved.
Vocabulary use
30 %

Your choice of vocabulary is good, including vocabulary that you look up on wordreference.com.
Beginning

You did not make good word choices and used many words inaccurately; you have used some anglicisms.
Getting there

You used some words accurately, but there is much room for improvement; you may have used an anglicism or two.
Meeting standard

You used basic words with variety & good accuracy. Your bio is "to the point" and good overall with regard to vocabulary.
Going above and beyond

Your variety of well-chosen and accurately used words enhance your bio greatly.
Photo
15 %

Your photo is tasteful and enhances your written piece.
Beginning

Your photo is not at all appropriate to the task.
Getting there

Your photo is appropriate to the task, but is not a head shot as specified.
Meeting standard

Your head shot photo is appropriate to the task and enhances your bio page.
Going above and beyond

n/a
Adherence to deadline
10 %

Your author bio page is completed in a timely manner as per the guidelines given in class.
Beginning

More than 1 class late
Getting there

1 class late
Meeting standard

On time
Going above and beyond

Completed and handed in early



Keywords:
  • French, children's story, author bio



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