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Famous Person Biography 
2-3 page biography of a famous person.
Rubric Code: H3944W
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL INCIDENT
Grading Rubric of 6+1 writing traits for famous biography.
  EXCELLENT

Exceeds grade level expectations of California standards.

4 pts

GOOD

Meets grade level expectations of California standards.

3 pts

FAIR

Meets some of the grade level expectations of California standards.

2 pts

POOR

Below grade level expectations of California standards.

1 pts

IDEAS
0 pts

Topic and details are clear.

EXCELLENT

Topic introduction is exceptionally clear and interesting.
GOOD

Topic introduction is adequately clear and interesting.
FAIR

Topic introduction is weak.
POOR

Topic is unclear.
ORGANIZATION
0 pts

Details are sequenced and meaningful.

EXCELLENT

Details support the topic, are ordered correctly and have a logical flow.
GOOD

Most details support the topic.
FAIR

Many details stray off the topic.
POOR

Details do not relate to the topic.
VOICE
0 pts

Purpose, audience, style, and tone are evident.

EXCELLENT

The writing matches the purpose and audience. Style and tone are exceptionally interesting.
GOOD

The writing matches the purpose and audience. Style and tone are interesting.
FAIR

The audience and purpose of the writing are unclear. Style and tone are marginal.
POOR

The writing has no apparent purpose, audience, tone, or style.
WORD CHOICE
0 pts

Words are interesting and engaging.

EXCELLENT

Words are specific, descriptive, fresh, and paint pictures for reader.
GOOD

Words are specific and descriptive.
FAIR

Words are general and over used.
POOR

Words are over used and uninteresting.
SENTENCE FLUENCY
0 pts

Sentences have different patterns and are easy to read.

EXCELLENT

Sentences have different beginnings and patterns, and are well-constructed.
GOOD

Sentences are well-constructed and easy to read aloud.
FAIR

Sentences are simple but meaning is clear.
POOR

Sentences are poorly constructed and unclear in meaning.
CONVENTIONS
0 pts

Correct spelling, punctuation, capitals, and grammar are used.

EXCELLENT

100% accuracy of spelling, puncutation, capital, grammar, and word usage.
GOOD

96% accuracy of conventions and mechanics.
FAIR

92% accuracy of conventions and mechanics.
POOR

Below 92% accuracy of conventions and mechanics.
PRESENTATION
0 pts

Neatness of report and title page.

EXCELLENT

Title page and report are neatly typed, double-spaced, 14-16 font.
GOOD

One elelment is not included.
FAIR

Two elements are not included.
POOR

More than two elements are not included.



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