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Autobiography Rubric Autobiography Rubric Writing an Autobiography Rubric Code: JXW69W2 By michelle_smith Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Autobiography Rubric
	Poor 6 pts	Fair 9 pts	Good 12 pts	Excellent 15 pts
Introductory Paragraph	Poor Writing an introduction for the autobiography was attempted but not complete.	Fair The introdcution does not adequately invite the reader and the topic is vague.	Good The introduction is not particularly inviting to the reader but still previews what is to come in the rest of the piece (Topic introduced)	Excellent The introduction is inviting and really hooks the reader with what is to come (The topic is introduced). Theme is apparent.
Body (Sequence of Events)	Poor Many events are not in logical order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. The timeline was not used as a graphic organizer for this assignment. (One paragraph)	Fair Most events are placed in a logical order, but it is evident that events were not included from the timeline assignment. (Two paragraphs)	Good Most events are in a logical order, but some are either missing or in the wrong order and this distracts the reader. (3 or more paragraphs)	Excellent Events are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. (3 or more paragraphs) Theme is apparent.
Grammar, Spelling, & Punctuation	Poor Writer makes more than 8 mistakes in grammar, spelling, and punctuation that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Writer makes 5-7 mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.	Good Writer makes 1-4 mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation.	Excellent Writer makes no mistakes in grammar, spelling, or punctuation. No sentences start with conjunctions. No two sentences in a paragraph start with the same word. No sentences start with a conjunction, this, or that.
Concluding Paragraph	Poor Writing a conclusion for the autobiography was attempted.	Fair The conclusion does not adequately wrap up and end the autobiography.	Good The conclusion is not particularly organized but wraps up the end of the autobiography.	Excellent The conclusion is inviting in the wrapping up of all events. Theme is concluded.
Cover with title and your name. Picture of you in paper.	Poor Missing three or more requirements.	Fair Missing two requirements.	Good Missing a requirement.	Excellent Includes cover with name/title. You are in at least two pictures in your paper. Double-spaced.