iRubric: Into Thin Air: Characterization Journal rubric

Character perspective is consistent and accurate according to text. Student clearly analyzed character elements and synthesized and extended ideas presented in text.

Character perspective is mostly consistent and accurate according to text. Student shows some analysis of character elements, and synthesis and extension of ideas from text.

Character perspective is inconsistent and not logically inferred from text. Little character analysis or synthesis and extension of ideas is shown in writing.

Character perspective is inconsistent and inaccurate based on text. There is little thought behind character perspective chosen.

Writing contains few, if any, dead words. Vivid, detailed, and sophisticated vocabulary is used to describe, explain, and reflect upon character and events from the text. All sentences are complete and sentence structure is varied.

Writing contains some dead words, and is slightly lacking in sophisticated word choices. Sentences are always complete, but variety in structure is limited.

Writing contains many dead words and lacks sophisticated vocabulary. Sentences are not grammatically correct and structure is uniform throughout assignment.

Writing contains too many dead words and severely lacks the use of a sophisticated, descriptive vocabulary. Sentence structure needs much improvement.