Textual and

literary
Content/
Focus

Point of View

Writing Style/
Conventions

Guidelines and
Format

Assignment seamlessly
integrates textually
accurate details w/
compelling evidence
from throughout the text;
shows exceptional
understanding of the
individual featured
Authors POV is positive,
convincing and contains
compelling tone of voice

Assignment integrates
textually accurate details
and evidence from
throughout the text;
shows proficient
understanding of the
individual selected

Assignment integration of
textual details is
inconsistent OR, displays
an inconsistent
understanding of the
individual

Assignment makes no
attempt to include
textually accurate
details; reflects minim
understanding of the
individual

Authors Point O View is

convincing and contains a
positive tone of voice

Authors Point Of View and

tone is unclear to the
reader

Authors Point Of View

and tone is negative

reads fluently; sentence

structure and word
choice enhance
meaning; sophisticated
command of the
conventions (grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization) of
standard written English;
virtually error free
Assignment is
constructed in superior
and skillful fashion and
meets all guidelines
exceptionally (wellexecuted summary of
event/life; creative, neat
and organized layout; 2
or more internal
quotations used to
establish character.

reads fluently; sentence

structure and word choice
are clear and appropriate;
proficient command of the
conventions (grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization) of standard
written English; errors, if
any, do not distract
reader
Assignment is constructed
in a satisfactory fashion
and meets all required
guidelines (summary of
life; creative, neat and
organized layout; 2 or
more internal quotations
used to establish
character.

does not read smoothly; or

; awkward, trite or informal
word choice
--OR- weak command of the
conventions (grammar,
punctuation, spelling,
capitalization) of standard
written English; errors may
distract reader
Assignment is constructed
with minimal creativity,
neatness, & craftsmanship
--OR- Assignment is missing
internal quotations

does not read smoothl

consistently poor word
choice or usage ; or,
little or no command o
conventions (gramma
punctuation, spelling)
capitalization of
standard written Engli
errors distract reader

Eulogy Rubric

Overall construction o
assignment reflects
poor planning, researc
and/or effort. AND
Assignment is missing
internal quotations

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