iRubric: Influential Canadian Biography (Black History Month) rubric

-created a very well-organized biography, reflecting a sophisticated writing style
-all sections have headings that are a consistent font size and grab your attention.

-well-organized with appropriate style and tone<BR>
-generally uses appropriate paragraph format (intro, body, concl.)<BR>
-variety of sentences (length, type and structure)
-most sections have headings that are a consistent font size.

-simple style with limited organizational pattern<BR>
-some variety in sentence length and structure
-sections have headings with inconsistent font sizes that may be confusing.

-simple format (lists, outlines) or may not be written out in paragraph format <BR>
-isn't logically organized<BR>
-simple sentence structure
-sections are missing headings and/or have inconsistent font sizes that may be confusing.

-With a high degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.
-Student clearly has an insightful knowledge of their chosen Canadian.

With considerable effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.
-Student has a general knowledge of their chosen Canadian.

With some effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.
-Student has a basic knowledge of their chosen Canadian.

With a limited degree of effectiveness, the student has described the impact that this historical figure had on Canadian history.
-Student has a limited knowledge of their chosen Canadian.