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Character Sketch Character Sketch Rubric Code: BXX6C7B By dcmcdowell Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

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	Meets/Exceeds Standards 5 pts	Almost Meets Standards 3 pts	Fails to Meet Standards 1 pts
Introduction	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writer sets the stage for the sketch using an effective attention getter; the writer clearly states his/her opinion of the character.	Almost Meets Standards The writer's attention getter could be stronger; the writer provides a vague opinion of the character.	Fails to Meet Standards The writer fails to include some kind of attention getter and/or the writer does not clearly state his/her opinion of the character.
Support	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writer supports his/her opinion of the character with a variety of relevant and effective examples/paraphrases/ quotes from the story.	Almost Meets Standards The writer's support of his/her opinion contains some relevant/effective examples; the details could be more descriptive.	Fails to Meet Standards The writer doesn't use effective/relevant phrases to support his/her opinion; no specific examples from text.
Conclusion	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writer wraps up his/her paper with a great restatement of opinion and support along with an effective lasting impression.	Almost Meets Standards The writer's conclusion contents merely restate opinion. Does not make a final statement about character that goes beyond what has already been presented.	Fails to Meet Standards The writer failed to include a conclusion or conclusion is not logical based on content in rest of the paper.
Proofreading	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writing flows well; very few if any spelling/mechanical errors.	Almost Meets Standards The writing has problems in flow and/or quite a few spelling/mechanical errors.	Fails to Meet Standards The writing lacks flow and contains many spelling/mechanical errors.