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Black History Month Biographies
Black History Month Biographies
For Black History Month, the student is to read a biography about an African American, and then write and present a biography poster on this important historical figure. This biography includes information about the person's life, what led them to their chosen career or purpose, what contributions they made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person, and the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and their contributions have on modern times.
Rubric Code:
F69645
By
FBrethel
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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BIOGRAPHY
4
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3
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2
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1
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Content
4
-covers all of factual requirements<BR>
-includes abundant important facts and pertinent details<BR>
-student has paraphrased and used his/her own wording
-Domain specific vocab. and definitions used appropriately
3
-covers most of factual requirements<BR>
-includes important facts & applicable details <BR>
-paraphrasing applied appropriately
-Domain specific vocab. used
2
-covers only some of factual requirements <BR>
-few facts and details included<BR>
-some passages are paraphrased appropriately
-Domain specific vocab. rarely used
1
-covers little/none of factual requirements<BR>
-facts and details are limited or inaccurate <BR>
-work is copied from original source
-Domain specific vocab. not used
Organization:
4
-created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style<BR>
-poster sections are all appropriately filled out<BR>
-all task sheet directions were closely and correctly followed
3
-well-organized with appropriate style and tone<BR>
-poster sections are mostly filled out appropriately<BR>
-most task sheet directions were followed correctly
2
-simple style with limited organizational pattern<BR>
-poster sections are not all filled out appropriately<BR>
-some task sheet directions were followed correctly
1
-simple format used or may not be written in correct format <BR>
-poster sections incorrectly filled out<BR>
-most task sheet directions not followed correctly
Conventions
4
-few spelling, punctuation, or grammar errors<BR>
-sentence structure is varied and sophisticated
3
-some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors<BR>
-sentence structure is grade level and appropriate
2
-numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors due to ineffective editing<BR>
-sentence structure is approaching grade level
1
-serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar errors due to lack of editing<BR>
-sentence structure is below grade level
Information
4
-with a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure has had on History.<BR>
-student has included a very creative picture/portrait of this person.
3
-with effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had had on History.<BR>
-student has included a creative picture/portrait of this person.
2
-with a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure has had on History.<BR>
-student has included a picture/portrait of this person.
1
-the student has not described the impact that this historical figure has had on History.<BR>
-student has not included an appropriate picture/portrait of this person.
Project Presentation
4
-project is extremely neat, colorful, and attractive<BR>
-writing is done in pen or typed neatly<BR>
-book title, author and more than one other source is included
3
-project is neat, colorful, and attractive<BR>
-writing is done in pen or typed<BR>
-book title,author and one other source is included
2
-project is limited in neatness, color, and attractiveness<BR>
-writing is done in pencil<BR>
-book title and author are included but no other sources are listed
1
-project is not very neat, colorful, or attractive<BR>
-writing is done in pencil<BR>
-book title and author are included but no other sources are listed
Keywords:
biography
Subjects:
English
Social Sciences
Types:
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