The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Autobiography Rubric

Name _______________________________

The Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Autobiography Rubric

Focus (16) _____

_____ directly addresses the purpose of the assignment

Content (16) _____

_____ assignment fulfills page requirements (2-3 pages minimum)

_____ includes background of character explaining reasons for traveling for Canterbury

_____ includes description of character during the pilgrimage

_____ includes resolution that states what character does after the pilgrimage

Organization (16) _____

_____ has a section introducing the pilgrim

_____ has a coherent, easily recognized structure

_____ uses transitional devices appropriately

_____ has a resolution that provides closure to the autobiography

Style (16) _____

_____ has few to no awkwardly worded passages that make reading difficult

_____ consistent and appropriate use of verb tenses

_____ uses strong, active verbs

_____ uses appropriate tone and mood

Conventions (16) _____

_____ contains minimal spelling errors

_____ contains minimal punctuation errors

_____ does not contain sentence fragments

_____ subject/verb agreement consistent throughout the paper

Raw Score = ______/80

Lateness (5 points per day) _______ days late x 5 points = _______ points off

Total Points Earned ______/80