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Biography Rubric

Name:____________________Date: _________Period:______
Subject of Biography:_________________________________

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Criteria Pts Possible Pts Earned Comments

Birth Date/Birthplace

5

  
Death Date/ Place of Death

5

  
Early Influences
(Must include 3 events that influenced the individual.)

15

  
Education (Must include its role or significance in later life.)

15

  
Major Accomplishments (Must provide dates if applicable.)

15

  
Significance (Must explain why this individual is worthy of
note in their field of expertise.)

15

  
Contemporaries (Must include at least three individuals along with their occupations/roles.)

15

  
Grammar and Spelling
(Each error results in one point off.)

10

  
Neatness

5

  

Points Earned: ______________/100 Points
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