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CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY 
CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY
Rubric Code: D2W9463
By kmayhew
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY
  EXCELLENT

20 pts

GOOD

15 pts

FAIR

12 pts

Poor

10 pts

INTRODUCTION

EXCELLENT

The introduction includes the story title, author, and character's name. The thesis statement is stong, and the introduction as a whole is inviting.
GOOD

The introduction includes only some 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.
Poor

Several of the required elements are not included and the thesis statement is weak.
CONCLUSION

EXCELLENT

The thesis statement is reworded. The clincher is strong and insightful. Strong "so What: statement.
GOOD

Either the thesis statement is not properly reworded or the clincher is not insightful. "So What" statement not included.
FAIR

The conclusion does not include most of the basic requirements.
Poor

The conclusion is missing.
SUPPORTING EVIDENCE/CONTENT

EXCELLENT

Body paragraphs include relevant details that fully explain why each event or incident significantly impacts the character. At least one important quotation is used.
GOOD

Some paragraphs
include relevant details that fully explain why each event or conversation significantly impacts the character.
FAIR

Either the paragraphs do not fully explain the significance of the event or conversation, or there are few quotations.
Poor

The paragraphs do not fully explain the significance of the event or conversation and quotations are not included.
SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

EXCELLENT

The writer demonstrates a good grasp of standard writing conventions and uses conventions effectively to enhance readability. The piece is very close to being ready to publish.
GOOD

Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability; at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
FAIR

Many errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage, and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.
Poor

Significant errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage, and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.
Organization

EXCELLENT

All required elements are included: Introduction, conclusion, a body paragraph for each trait. Paragraphs are all doubled spaced and indented.
GOOD

Missing one of the required elements: Introduction, conclusion, a body paragraph for each trait. Most of the paragraphs are not doubled spaced and indented.
FAIR

Missing one or two of the required elements: Introduction, conclusion, a body paragraph for each trait. Some of the paragraphs are not doubled spaced and indented.
Poor

Missing two or more of the required elements: Introduction, conclusion, a body paragraph for each trait. Paragraphs are not doubled spaced and indented.




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