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Autobiography Rubric Autobiography Rubric Writing an Autobiography Rubric Code: Y37A43 By tlaciano Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Autobiography Rubric
	Poor 12 pts	Fair 15 pts	Good 18 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction	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 introducded)	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 "How To" 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 from the "Hot To" 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 that 8 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.	Fair Writer makes 5-7 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.	Good Writer makes 1-4 mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.	Excellent Writer makes no mistakes in spelling, capitalization or punctuation.
Conclusion	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 wraping up of all events. Theme is concluded.
Sesory Details, Thoughts & Feelings	Poor Writer does not provide any thoughts or feelings about the events described. There is no use of sensory details.	Fair Writer uses very few sensory details a does not provide any thoughts or feelings about the events described.	Good Writer describes the events using sensory details and provides personal insight by sharing his/her thoughts fellings.	Excellent Writer uses sensory details to paint a picture of the events being described. Thoughts and feelings are shared and establish a personal tone within the story.