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7th grade essay 
7th grade essay
5 paragraph Character Analysis essay for 7th grade
Rubric Code: F9A58A
By neever1976
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Proficient

5 pts

Developing

4 pts

Emerging

3 pts

Introduction

Proficient

Attention-getter immediately attracts
the reader; provides background information about character and/or story; flows smoothly to the thesis statement, which is the last sentence of the paragraph.
Developing

Attention-getter attracts
the reader but jumps to the thesis statement without proper development. Thesis statement is not the final sentence.
Emerging

Necessary parts of the introduction are missing and/or out of order.
Thesis statement

Proficient

The thesis statement is contained within one sentence and contains 3 points which are clearly presented. Effort is made to avoid the "This paper is about" approach.
Developing

Purpose and topic are introduced but may be vague or incomplete. OR Purpose is stated by using the "This paper is about" approach.
Emerging

Purpose may be missing or unclear; Topic may be brief or difficult to identify.
Topic sentences

Proficient

The topic sentences clearly correspond to the thesis statement and contain 3 sub-points.
Developing

Topic sentences correspond to thesis statement, but do not stand apart from sub-points. OR topic sentences are not logically presented.
Emerging

Topic sentences do not relate to stated thesis. OR they are hard to identify.
Body Paragraphs

Proficient

Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence stating one character trait. 3 supporting sentences and 1 concluding statement fully develop the main idea.
Developing

Paragraphs begin with a topic sentence stating one character trait. Supporting sentences are vague and/or insufficient.
Emerging

Writing lacks detail and/or does not fully develop the said character trait.
Conclusion

Proficient

Begins with a rephrasing of the thesis statement that repeats the 3 points. Ends with a concluding thought that gives reader something to think about.
Developing

The conclusion is actually a summary that repeats
previously stated
information without rephrasing. OR new
information is introduced
that does not fit.
Emerging

No new insight or
conclusion is provided. Or, there is
no conclusion
Word Choice

Proficient

Precise words create a clear message to engage the audience. No vague, overused, repetitive language(a lot, great, very, really, etc.)
Developing

Language may be inappropriate or too informal. Some vague, overused, repetitive language is used (a lot, great, very, really, etc.)
Emerging

Word choice not not appear to have been considered. Many words are vague or unclear.
Sentence Fluency

Proficient

The sentences flow smoothly, and the variety of sentences is enjoyable to read.
Developing

Most sentences begin the same way. Most sentences are simple
Emerging

Sentence fluency has not been established. Ideas do not flow smoothly.
Sentence fragments and run-ons

Proficient

There are no sentence fragments or run-on sentences found within the essay.
Developing

There are a few fragments and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Emerging

There are several framents and/or run-ons found within the essay.
Capitalization and punctuation

Proficient

There are no capitalization or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Developing

There are a few capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Emerging

There are several capitalization and/or punctuation errors found within the essay.
Spelling

Proficient

There are no spelling errors found within the essay.
Developing

There are a few spelling errors found within the essay.
Emerging

There are several spelling errors found within the essay.



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