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Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1: 8-15 sentences answering the questions: Who is the book about? When did he/she live? Where did he/she live? A short summary of the person's life explaining the specific reasons we remember this person.

Paragraph 1: 6-10 sentences all the questions are answered, but some details are missing.

Paragraph 1: 4-7 sentences some of the questions answered, but many details missing.

Paragraph 1: 3-6 sentences little information is given.

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 2: 5-7 sentences answering the questions: What are/were the outstanding characteristics of this person? What problems did he/she have to overcome.

Paragraph 2: 3-6 sentences all questions answered, but some details are missing.

Paragraph 2: 3-5 sentences some questions answered, but some details are missing.

Paragraph 2: 1-2 sentences little information is given.

Paragraph 3

Paragraph 3: 5-8 sentences answering the questions: Do you think a biography should have been written about this person? Why of why not? Would this person have made a good friend? Why or why not? What was the most interesting thing you found out about this person?

Paragraph 3: 4-7 sentences answering all the questions, but some information is missing.

Paragraph 3: 3-6 sentences answering some of the questions, but some details are missing.

Paragraph 3: 1-2 sentences little information is given.

Sentence Length (Sentence Fluency)

Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length.

Almost all paragraphs have sentences that vary in length.

Some sentences vary in length.

Sentences rarely vary in length.

Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Capitalization & Punctuation (Conventions)

Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.

Writer makes 1 or 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation, but the paper is still easy to read.

Writer makes a few errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and interrupt the flow.

Writer makes several errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.

Accuracy of Facts (Content)

All supportive facts are reported accurately.

Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately.

Most supportive facts are reported accurately.

NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported.

Label

Included name #, date, book title, author's name in upper right corner. Staple in upper left corner.

One piece of information is missing.

Two pieces of information is missing.

Three or more pieces of information is missing.

Format

Neat handwriting or typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12 or 14.

Neat handwriting or typed, single spaced, or incorrect font or size.

Format guidelines are not followed

Draft

Prewriting and drafts are included, editing, and revisions are obvious.

Drafts are included and editing and revisions are obvious

Draft is included and editing is obvious.

Draft is not included.