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Writer's Workshop: Biography
Using the 5-step process, write a biography on the famous American you have been assigned to write about.
Rubric Code:
P85X86
By
mrszivotsky
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Biography
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Research
Poor
Three facts, or fewer, about the famous American are included in the assignment. Does not include a list of the resources used.
Fair
Four facts about the famous American are included in the assignment. Includes a list of some of the resources used (web sites, books).
Good
Five or more facts about the famous American are included in the assignment. Includes a list of all the resources used (web sites, books).
Introductory Paragraph
Poor
A dull lead sentence that doesn't interest the reader to continue. The following sentences do not explain why this person is important in American history
Fair
A good lead sentence that interests the reader. A second and third sentence that explains why readers should be interested in this famous American.
Good
A strong lead sentence that grabs the reader. A second and third sentence that explains why readers should be interested in this famous American using many interesting details.
Body Paragraph: Background
Poor
Does not give examples or details about where and when the person was born. Something interesting that happened to them when they were a child or young adult.
Fair
Where and when the person was born. Where they went to college (if they did). Something interesting that happened to them when they were a child or young adult.
Good
Where and when the person was born. Where they went to college (if they did). Something interesting that happened to them when they were a child or young adult. Gives many details and examples.
Concluding Paragraph: Legacy
Poor
Doesn't really explain why this person is famous or explain what they accomplished. Gives some details about their accomplishments.
Fair
Explains why this person is famous. What did they accomplish. Gives some details about their accomplishments.
Good
Explains why this person is famous. What did they accomplish. Gives many details and examples about their accomplishments.
Writer's Craft
Poor
Does not use a variety of sentences. Uses too many simple sentences and/or run-on sentences.
Fair
Uses a variety of sentences: simple and compound. May have a few run-on sentences.
Good
Uses a variety of sentences: simple and compound. No run-on sentences.
Revision
Poor
Did not send draft to Writing Response Group.
Fair
Sent to Writing Response Group but did not make any revisions.
Good
Sent to Writing Response Group and made revisions based on the group's feedback and conferences with teacher.
Editing
Poor
Many errors in capitalization, spelling, punctuation.
Fair
Some errors in capitalization, spelling, punctuation.
Good
Zero, or few, errors in capitalization, spelling, punctuation.
Keywords:
biography
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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