Bio Poem Optional lines

Born in _____________

Born on ____________
Structure
(Line 1) First name Who is married to ______________

(Line 2) Three or four adjectives that describe the person Who is the son/daughter of _______________

(Line 3) Important relationship (daughter of . . . , mother of . . . , etc) Who is the brother/sister of _______________

(Line 4) Two or three things, people, or ideas that the person loved Who is the niece/nephew of _______________

(Line 5) Three feelings the person experienced Who is the grandson/granddaughter of _____________

(Line 6) Three fears the person experienced Who loves ____________

(Line 7) Accomplishments (who composed . . . , who discovered . . . , etc.) Who hates____________

(Line 8) Two or three things the person wanted to see happen or wanted to experience Who feels_____________

(Line 9) His or her residence Who enjoys___________

(Line 10) Last name Who likes_____________

Who takes____________

Who gives____________
Example
Rosa Who keeps____________

Determined, brave, strong, loving Who desires____________

Wife of Raymond Parks, mother of all children Who plays _____________

Who loved equality, freedom, and the benefits of a good education Who works at___________

Who hated discrimination, loved to stand up for her beliefs, and loved to help others Who eats_______________

Who feared that racism would continue, feared losing the opportunity to make a difference, and feared Who reads______________
that young people might lose opportunities to develop strength and courage Who dreams of __________
Who changed history as she accomplished great strides for equality and encouraged excellence for all Who changes____________
Who wanted to see love triumph and see an end to all bias and discrimination in a world in which Who worries about______________
respect is freely given to all

Born in Alabama and living in Detroit

Parks
 BIO POEM WRITING RUBRIC Student’s Name: ___________________________

1 - Below Grade Level: Skills are 2 - Approaching Grade Level 3 - At Grade Level Skills are at 4 - Above Grade Level Skills are
limited, support is often needed. Skills are near grade level grade level. No support needed; above expectations for grade.
expectations, but some support is able to work independently.
needed.

Follows the ¨ Student completes only a few or ¨ Student completes most component ¨ Student completes all component ¨ Student completes all component
directions for a none of the component statements statements, or completes all with statements. statements.
bio poem assistance.

¨ Character is not reflected in the ¨ Character is partially reflected in the ¨ Character is reflected in the poem. ¨ Character is thoroughly reflected in
Content poem. poem. the poem.
¨ Creativity is apparent.
¨ No creativity shown. ¨ Some creativity is apparent. ¨Knowledge of the character is ¨ High level of creativity is apparent.
¨ Very little to no knowledge of the ¨ Some knowledge of the character is evident. ¨ Demonstrates a strong knowledge of
character is evident. evident. the character.

¨ Many word choice, punctuation, ¨ Some word choice, punctuarion, and ¨ No more than one or two word ¨ No word choice, punctuation, or
Language: and usage errors usage errors choice, punctuation, or usage errors usage errors
Grammar and
Usage ¨ Numerous grammar errors ¨ Some grammar errors ¨ No more than one or two grammar ¨ No grammar errors
errors
¨ Many misspelled words ¨ Some misspelled words ¨ No misspelled words
¨ Written phrases and sentences lack ¨ Some written phrases and ¨ No more than one or two misspelled ¨ All written phrases and sentences are
clarity or coherence. sentences are clear and coherent. words clear and coherent.
¨ Most written phrases and sentences
are clear and coherent.

¨ Poem is difficult to read. ¨ Poem is mostly legible. ¨ Poem is legible. ¨ Poem is legible and pleasing to read.
Presentation
and Publication ¨ If typed, font, type style and color is ¨ If typed, two poor choices in font, ¨ If typed, either font, type style or ¨ If typed, good choices for font, type
inappropriate. type style or color. color is inappropriate. style and color.
¨ Adds additional enhancements, such
as picture or graphic elements.

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