Generic Biography
| CATEGORIES/CRITERIA | LEVEL 1 (50-59%) |
LEVEL 2 (60-69%) |
LEVEL 3 (70-79%) |
LEVEL 4 (80-100%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introductory Paragraph or paragraphs
|
Basic biographical information and little or no introduction to character | Basic biographical information and introduction of character is sketchy | Basic biographical information and introduction of character is present | Detailed biographical information and introduction to character |
| Body | Very little information provided | basic information is provided with little detail | Most information is provided with little detail | Detailed information is provided |
| Concluding Paragraph | Very little information provided | Wraps up paper somewhat but lacks continuity | Wraps up paper nicely | Wraps up biography and provides excellent continuity |
| Writing Mechanics. | uses writing mechanics with limited competence. | uses writing mechanics with some competence. | uses writing mechanics with considerable competence. | uses writing mechanics with a high degree of competence. |
| Layout and Design | Uses software and technology to enhance design with limited effectiveness | Uses software and technology to enhance design with some effectiveness | Uses software and technology to enhance design with considerable effectiveness | Uses software and technology to enhance design with a high degree of effectiveness |
Note: A student whose achievement is below Level 1 (50%) has not met the expectations for this assignment or activity. This rubric is based on fundamentals on www.curriculum.org