Scoring Guide for Biographical Essay/Speech

Name_________________Class__________Date____________Topic______________

Down Arrow Callout: Scoring Range Each category is worth 0-6 points. “A” 6=Outstanding “B” 5=Exceeding Expectations “C” 4=Proficient “D” 3=Developing Proficiency “F” 2=Some Evidence, but weak “F” 1=Minimal Evidence “F” 0=Off Topic
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Add total points and divide by 10 to yield an overall score of 0-6.

Content

_____The writer provides the reader with an understanding of the historical         

                      significance of the subject.

 

        _____The writer describes three or more important events in the subject’s life.

 

        _____The writer includes direct quotations of the historical figure.

 

        _____The writer describes the subject’s most significant accomplishments and/or

                      challenges and their impact or influence on the writer and others.

 

        _____The writer gathers and documents a variety of references appropriately.

 

Organization

_____The essay has an effective opening that captures the reader’s interest.

 

_____The writer organizes, records and depicts information about the subject on

        charts, maps or illustrations (bio-board or power point)

 

_____The writer organizes the essay in a logical way and provides supporting                              details.

 

_____The writer uses and appropriate level of conventions such as sentence   

        structure, grammar and mechanics.

 

_____The essay concludes with a description, assertion, or reflection about the

        subject.

_____Total Score       (divided by 10)  =       ________Score

 

 

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