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Writer's Workshop: Biography 
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: T85263
By Hinkson
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric 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.



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