Obituary Rubric

Scoring Criteria

DISTINGUISHED (4)

PROFICIENT (3)

APPRENTICE (2)

NOVICE (1)
Personal Information Paragraph :

·        Full Legal Name of Deceased
(Nicknames in Quotes)

·        Date of Death,
Place and Age

·        Parents (deceased and living) If living, residence e.g. Warren, Ohio

·        Sons/Daughters (deceased and living) If living, residence e.g. Warren, Ohio

·        Grandchildren/ Great-grandchildren

·        Sisters/Brothers (deceased and living) If living, residence e.g. Warren, Ohio

 

        
Life Paragraph

·        Hobbies

·        Employment

·        Favorite Past Times

·        Memberships

  • Miscellaneous

 

        
Service Information

·        Funeral Home

·        Date and Time

·        Donations

 

        
The writing has all required parts from introduction to conclusion in smooth transition.        
The writing is interesting, supportive, and complete.        
The writing demonstrates that the writer comprehends the writing process.        
Accurate spelling, grammar, punctuation.        
Content of paragraphs emphasizes appropriate points.        
The writer shows an understanding of sentence structure, paragraphing, and punctuation.        
All sources and references are clearly and accurately documented.        

TOTAL

        

Sources: http://academics.uww.edu/cni/webquest/Fall02/newspaper/orubric.htm

http://www.nbardal.mb.ca/obitaryform.html