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Soldier's Heart Essay CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY Rubric Code: AX9BBC3 By t10r10 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY
	EXCELLENT 10 pts	GOOD 8 pts	FAIR 6 pts
INTRODUCTION	EXCELLENT The introduction includes the title of the work, author, character's name, and basic overview of the novel. The thesis statement is strong, providing the reader with a clear overview of your main arguments. The introduction as a whole is well-written.	GOOD The introduction includes most of the required elements, and/or the thesis statement is not fully developed.	FAIR Either several of the required elements are not included, or the thesis statement is weak.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE/CONTENT	EXCELLENT All body paragraphs include relevant details that fully explain why each event or characteristic of the character is significant. At least two important quotations are used in each body paragraph.	GOOD Some paragraphs include relevant details that fully explain why each event or characteristic of the character is significant.	FAIR Either the paragraphs do not fully explain the significance of the event or conversation, or quotations are not included.
CONCLUSION	EXCELLENT The thesis statement is reworded. The argument is summed up. Ends with a final insight for the reader.	GOOD Either the thesis statement is not properly reworded or the argument is not summed up. There may or may not be a final insight for the reader.	FAIR The conclusion does not include most of the basic requirements.
CONVENTIONS TRAIT	EXCELLENT The writer demonstrates an excellent grasp of standard and academic writing conventions and uses conventions effectively to enhance readability. Proper MLA format and proper essay/paragraph construction are evident in every paragraph.	GOOD Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability; at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability. Proper MLA format and proper essay/paragraph construction are evident in most paragraphs.	FAIR Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage, and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read. MLA format is seriously lacking and/or proper essay/paragraph construction is only evident in some paragraphs.
WORD CHOICE	EXCELLENT The writer used words that convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way. The words are powerful and engaging.	GOOD The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to figure out the writer's meaning on a general level.	FAIR The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for words to convey specific meaning.