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Character Description Paragraph Rubric Character Description Paragraph Rubric Writing a character description paragraph (Novel Study) Rubric Code: HA5X8C By ajmer_darawal Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Character Description Paragraph
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Focus	Poor Topic sentence is missing	Fair Topic sentence is adequate, but lacks an appropriate character trait.	Good Topic sentence names a trait about the character	Excellent Well developed topic sentence that engages the reader and names a trait about the character personality.
Content	Poor Lacking in specific evidence.	Fair Two concrete details are included from the story which supports the character's trait.	Good Three concrete details are included from the story which supports the character's trait.	Excellent Four concrete details are included from the story which supports the character's trait.
Organization	Poor Rambles with little regard for organization.<BR> Lacks transition words.	Fair The organization lacks transition words and a concluding sentence.	Good There is a clear method of organization which lacks transition words. A concluding sentence is included.	Excellent There is a clear method of organization which includes transition words that make the sentences flow smoothly. There is a concluding sentence which restates the topic sentence in a different way .
Style	Poor Sentences are confusing and hard to follow.	Fair Incomplete and run-on sentences or sentences that are written with awkward wording.	Good Sentences are clear, but may lack variety in structure.	Excellent Sentences include varied structures and flow easily.
Conventions	Poor Numerous errors in grammar, conventions or mechanics. (More than 6)	Fair Many errors in grammar, conventions or mechanics. (4-6)	Good Includes some mistakes in grammar, conventions or mechanics that do not distract from understanding. (1-3)	Excellent There are no errors in grammar, conventions or mechanics.