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Women's History Month Biography 
For Women's History Month, the student are to research an important woman in history and then complete a report on this historical figure. This biography includes information on the person's early life, what led her to her chosen career or purpose, what contributions she made to society, interesting or unique facts about the person, and the student's own reflections about the impact that the person and her contributions have on modern times.
Rubric Code: KC2W43
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Advanced

Advanced

25 pts

Proficient

Proficient

22 pts

Basic

Basic

19 pts

Below Basic

Below Basic

16 pts

Information/Content

Advanced

-covers all of factual requirements
-includes abundant, pertinent details in own wording
-effectively describes impact that this figure had on history
Proficient

-covers most of factual requirements
-includes important facts & applicable details
-adequately describes impact of figure on history
Basic

-covers only some of factual requirements
-some details but simple/stereotypical
-minimal description of figure's impact on history
Below Basic

-covers little/none of factual requirements
-most details are limited
-no description of figure's impact on history
Organization

Advanced

-created a well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style
-appropriate use of paraphrasing
Proficient

-well-organized with appropriate style/tone
-generally uses appropriate paragraph format
-variety of sentences
-paraphrasing applied appropriately but not extensively
Basic

-simple style with limited organizational pattern
-some variety in sentence length and structure
-most passages are paraphrased
Below Basic

-simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format
-lacks logical flow or rational progression
-simple/compound sentence structure
Conventions

Advanced

No spelling, punctuation, or grammar issues within detailed text.
Proficient

There are some spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues.
Basic

There are numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to ineffective editing.
Below Basic

There are serious spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar issues due to lack of editing.
Action Figure

Advanced

Student has included The Action Figure and it designed in a creative and unique manner.
Proficient

Student has included The Action Figure and it is sufficiently embellished.
Basic

Student has included The Action Figure but it is not sufficiently embellished.
Below Basic

Student has not included The Action Figure.
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