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Black History Month 
Black History Month
For Black History Month, the student is to research, write, and present a biography on an important historical figure. This biography includes information on the person's early life, what led them to their chosen career or purpose, what contributions they made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person/ event, and the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times.
Rubric Code: F23226B
By toncoccimig
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Subject: History  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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LEVEL 3

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LEVEL 2

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LEVEL 1

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Information

LEVEL 4

Covers all of factual requirements

Includes abundant, pertinent details in own wording

All information is written in their own words.
LEVEL 3

Covers most of factual requirements

Includes important facts & applicable details
applied appropriately

Majority of the information is written in their own words.
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
Reflection

LEVEL 4

With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure / event had on Black History.
LEVEL 3

With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure/event had on Black History.
LEVEL 2

With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure/event had on Black History.
LEVEL 1

With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure /event had on Black History.
Organization:

Style and Form
LEVEL 4

Created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style

The layout is very visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings, and images.

Student has included a pictures/images of this person.
LEVEL 3

Well-organized with appropriate style and tone

The layout is visually pleasing and contributes to the overall message with appropriate use of headings, subheadings and images.

Student has included a pictures/images of this person.
LEVEL 2

Simple style with limited organizational pattern

The layout shows structure, but some elements appear cluttered, busy or distracting with gaps of white space or uses a distracting background.

Student has included a/some pictures/images of this person.
LEVEL 1

Lack logical flow or rational progression

The layout is cluttered, confusing, and does not use spacing, headings and subheadings to enhance the readability and or presentation.

Student has included limited pictures/images of this person.
Grammar/Punctuation

LEVEL 4

Few spelling, punctuation, or grammar issues within detailed text
LEVEL 3

Generally uses appropriate paragraph format

Variety of sentences (length, type and structure)

Some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues
LEVEL 2

Some variety in sentence length and structure

Numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to ineffective editing
LEVEL 1

Simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format

Simple/compound sentence structure

Serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to lack of editing



Keywords:
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