Released Obituary Assignment

Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________

Create an obituary for the released child. The obituary should be 2-4
paragraphs in length. If possible please type the obituary to make it
more formal.
There are various elements or life facts that are in obituaries. See the
list below and include them in your writing. If there are life facts that
you are unsure of either ask the teacher or create them. If you are
creating facts keep them appropriate for the assignment.
The purpose for this assignment is to commemorate the childs life.
Required elements in an obituary:
Name of the person who was released
Date they were born
Date they were released
Significant events in their life
Who they left behind (parents, siblings, grandparents, etc.)

Hardcopy due: Friday April 15th

Released Obituary
Name:__________________________________________HR:_______________________________

RCO
#10. Communicates
ideas in an informed
and persuasive

RCO #1. Reads to

explore, construct
and extend
understanding.

1-Not Meeting

1-Not Meeting

The student
demonstrates lack of
understanding of the
required elements
for an obituary and

The student
communicates
information in an
unformal manner
that does little to
sustain attention of

2- Basic

2 Basic

The student
communicates
information in a formal
manner using formal
writing that generally
holds the attention
of the audience.

The student
demonstrates partial
understanding of the
required elements for
an obituary and they are

3-Good
The student
communicates
information in a formal
manner using formal
writing which engages
the audience.

4- Excellent
The student
communicates
information in a
formal manner using
formal writing which

4 Excellent
The student
effectively uses
correct grammar and
punctuation
throughout their

3 Good

2 Basic

The student
accurately uses
correct grammar
and punctuation
throughout their
obituary.

3- Good
The student
demonstrates
moderate
understanding of the
required elements

4- Excellent
The student
demonstrates
extensive
understanding of the
required elements
for an obituary and

4 Excellent

The student purposely

includes accurate and
appropriate facts
throughout their
obituary.

3 Good
The student
thoroughly includes
accurate and
appropriate facts
throughout their
obituary.

2 Basic

The student
generally uses
correct grammar
and punctuation
throughout their
obituary.

The student
partially includes
accurate and
appropriate facts
throughout their
obituary.

1 - Not meeting

1 - Not
meeting

The student
haphazardly uses
correct grammar and
punctuation
throughout their

The student
vaguely includes
accurate and
appropriate

RCO #3. Manages

and evaluates
information and
ideas

RCO #2. Writes to

develop, organize and
express information
and ideas.