Biography Rubric
The following rubric can be used to grade a student-created biography. It works best when you give the students the rubric before they begin their work. A great way to help students create quality work is to use a biographical framework.Name:____________________
Date: _________
Period:______
Subject of Biography:_________________________________
| Criteria | Pts Possible | Pts Earned | Comments |
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Birth Date/Birthplace |
5 |
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| Death Date/ Place of Death |
5 |
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| Early Influences (Must include 3 events that influenced the individual.) |
15 |
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| Education (Must include its role or significance in later life.) |
15 |
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| Major Accomplishments (Must provide dates if applicable.) |
15 |
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| Significance (Must explain why this individual is worthy of note in their field of expertise.) |
15 |
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| Contemporaries (Must include at least three individuals along with their occupations/roles.) |
15 |
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| Grammar and Spelling (Each error results in one point off.) |
10 |
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| Neatness |
5 |
Points Earned: ______________/100 Points
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See a sample biography of Mohandas Gandhi which could be graded using this rubric.
Find out more about teaching with biographies.
