Biography Project:
Song or Poem |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title is written and uses
capital letters
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Format: Student has used a poem or
song format: centered neatly on a page.
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Length:* Poems should have at
least 3 stanzas and songs should have at least 2 verses and a chorus.
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Organization: The writing makes sense
and is on topic.
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Content: Poem/ Song contains
details or events that show understanding about the person’s life.
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Neatness: Poem/ song is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: _______________
Total: ______
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*If you’re doing an acrostic poem,
you must use the person’s full first and last name with a sentence for each
letter (not just 1 word).
Biography Project:
Playlist |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of playlist/album is
written and uses capital letters.
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Format: Student lists each song
title (of actual songs) followed by an explanation as to why the song was
chosen.
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Length: Playlist contains at least
5 song titles with explanations.
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Organization: The song choices and
explanations make sense and are on topic.
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Content: Playlist contains
explanations that contain details or events that show understanding about the
person’s life.
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Neatness: Playlist is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: ______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Visual Collage |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of collage project is
prominent on the visual collage.
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Format: Student uses a variety of
colorful materials/mixed media to create a visual collage that is at least
the size of an 8.5x11” sheet of paper.
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Length/Extent: Collage needs to have very
little to no white space.
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Organization: Collage is visually
appealing and care was taken in creating the project.
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Content: Collage contains items
that portray details or events that show understanding about the person’s
life.
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Neatness: Collage is crafted
carefully and with thought.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: _______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Book Review |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of book is written
and uses capital letters. Also, the author/illustrator names are listed.
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Format: Writing contains a claim/opinion
in opening paragraph, second paragraph of evidence/details/reasons, and a
concluding paragraph.
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Length: At least 3 paragraphs are written explaining your argument/opinion.
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Organization: Book review makes sense
and is on topic.
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Content: Book review contains an
opinion that is supported with evidence/details from the book.
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Neatness: Book review is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Diary/Journal Entry |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Heading: Journal writing contains
an entry date and a topic (written at the top of the page).
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Format: Writing should look like a
journal entry.
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Length: At least 1 page (no less than 8 sentences).
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Organization: Journal entry makes sense
and is on topic.
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Content: Writing consists of at least one life event told through
the voice of the person.
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Neatness: Journal entry is written
or typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Informational Poster |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of project is
prominent on the informational poster.
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Format: Student uses color,
important facts, and a drawing of the person to create an informational
poster that is at least the size of an 8.5x11” sheet of paper.
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Length/Extent: Informational poster needs
to have very little to no white space.
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Organization: Poster is visually
appealing and care was taken in creating the project.
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Content: Poster contains items that
portray details or events that show understanding about the person’s life.
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Neatness: Poster is crafted
carefully and with thought.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Compare & Contrast |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of project is capitalized
(e.g. A Comparison of Mia and Benjamin Franklin).
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Format: Student correctly writes 5
sentences in each part of the Venn Diagram.
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Length/Extent: Venn Diagram must have a
minimum of 5 sentences in each part of the Venn Diagram for a total of 15.
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Organization: Venn Diagram is on-topic
and makes sense.
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Content: Venn Diagram contains information
that portrays details or events that show understanding about the person’s
life.
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Neatness: Venn Diagram is written
carefully and legibly.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Create an Award |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of award and
person’s name is prominent on the project.
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Format: Student uses a paper plate
(or something similar in size) to create an award suitable for their
person. Award must include
person’s name, title of award, and reason for the award.
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Length/Extent: The reason for the award
must be followed by 1 paragraph explaining why the person would deserve the
award.
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Organization: Award is visually
appealing and care was taken in creating the project.
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Content: Award reasoning contains
items that portray details or events that show understanding about the
person’s life.
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Neatness: Award is colorfully crafted
and with careful thought.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Costume |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Student assembles a
costume that resembles their person and may submit a photo or bring in the
costume to share.
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Length/Extent: Student should include a
paragraph describing the items in the costume and how these items represent
your person’s style, life, and time period. (Paragraph is at least 5
sentences).
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Organization: Costume is relevant and
visually appealing and care was taken in creating the look of your person.
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Neatness: Paragraph is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Costume shows effort.
Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Act it Out |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of movie appears
somewhere in the video.
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Format: Student creates a video by
acting out a part of their person’s life. It can be uploaded and posted to
YouTube, emailed, or shared on a CD/DVD.
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Length/Extent: Video is a minimum of 2
minutes, but no longer than 10 minutes.
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Organization: Movie is relevant and
visually appealing. Care was taken in creating the project.
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Content: The video accurately
portrays a part of their person’ life. It is evident that the student knows a
lot about their person because of the details and facts in the video.
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Neatness: Video is carefully crafted
with thought.
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Effort: Video shows effort.
Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Test/Quiz |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of test/quiz is
written and uses capital letters.
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Format: Student writes each
question and answer on the given papers. (1 page for questions, 1 for
answers)
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Length: Test/Quiz contains 10
questions and 10 answers.
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Organization: The questions make sense,
are correct, and are on topic.
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Content: Test/Quiz contains questions
with information that show understanding about the person’s life.
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Neatness: Test/Quiz is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: ______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Enter a Room |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Writing contains a title
relevant to the activity, written at the top of the page (e.g. What I Think
is in Teddy Roosevelt’s Room).
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Format: Writing should discuss at
least 5 items you’d expect to find and the reasons to support your ideas.
Also, a colorful drawing of the items or the room with the items in it needs
to accompany the writing.
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Length: At least 1 page (no less than 5 sentences).
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Organization: Writing makes sense and is
on topic.
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Content: Writing consists of at least 5 items and reasons. Drawing
includes all 5 items.
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Neatness: Writing is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Writing and drawing shows
effort and editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Interview |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of interview is
written and uses capital letters.
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Format: Student writes five
interview questions and reasons why those questions were asked.
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Length: Interview contains 5
questions and at least 1 supporting reason. Minimum of 10 sentences.
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Organization: The questions make sense and
are on topic.
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Content: Interview contains questions
with information that show understanding about the person’s life. Questions
are thoughtful and not something that has already been discussed (e.g. “When
were you born?” is not acceptable)
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Neatness: Interview is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: ______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Comic Strip |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title is written and uses
capital letters
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Format: Student has used a comic
strip format.
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Length: Comic strips should be
long enough to portray a life event of the person.
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Organization: The comic makes sense and
is on topic.
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Content: Comic strip contains
details or events that show understanding about the person’s life.
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Neatness: Comic is written or typed
NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: _______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Visual Timeline |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title is written and uses
capital letters
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Format: Student has created a
timeline on paper, poster board, or a digital format.
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Length: Timeline must include 10
different dates accompanied by the events.
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Organization: The timeline makes sense
and is in chronological order.
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Content: Timeline contains details
or events that show understanding about the person’s life.
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Neatness: Timeline is written or
typed NEATLY.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name: _______________
Total: ______
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Biography Project:
Cause & Effect |
3-Yes
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2-Somewhat
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1-No
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Title: Title of project is capitalized
(e.g. Rosa Parks: Cause and Effect Relationships).
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Format: Student correctly writes 5
causes and 5 effects.
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Length/Extent: Writing must have a
minimum of 5 sentences for the causes and 5 sentences for the effects; for a
total of 10.
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Organization: Writing is on-topic and
makes sense.
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Content: Writing contains information
that portrays details or events that show understanding about the person’s
life.
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Neatness: Writing is written
carefully and legibly.
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Effort: Activity shows effort and
editing is evident. Student took their time on this activity.
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COPS: Capital letters and ending
punctuation are used correctly. Correct spelling is attempted.
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Name:
_______________ Total: ______
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