Eulogy Rubric : Famous Mathematician
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CATEGORY	4	3	2	1	Points
Structure	The eulogy is divided into logical paragraphs and unified in a balanced structure.	The eulogy is divided into logical paragraphs, but is not unified.	The eulogy is divided into paragraphs.	The paragraphs have little meaning.
Clarity	Each sentence makes sense.	All but 3-4 sentences make sense.	All but 5-6 sentences make sense.	More than 6 sentences are unclear.
Mechanics	No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.	Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors	A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.	Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.
Sentence Length	Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length.	Almost all paragraphs have sentences that vary in length.	Some sentences vary in length.	Sentences rarely vary in length.
Organization	Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs.	Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs.	Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed.	The information appears to be disorganized.
Quality of Information	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples.	Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given.	Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.
Creative	The paper contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The writer has gone the extra step.	The paper contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The writer has followed the requirements.	The paper contains a few creative details and/or descriptions; the writer has done the bare minimum for points.	There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
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