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BEOWULF ESSAY
CHARACTER ANALYSIS ESSAY
ENGLISH 12
Rubric Code:
QX42295
By
Mbasumatary
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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BEOWULF ESSAY
EXCELLENT
20 pts
FAIR
16 pts
POOR
10 pts
INTRODUCTION
EXCELLENT
Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed background information.
Thesis statement has a strong focus. The writer's connection to the character/event is clear.
FAIR
The introduction includes only some of the required elements, and/or the thesis statement is not fully developed.
POOR
Either several of the required elements are not included, or the thesis statement is weak.
BODY PARAGRAPH
EXCELLENT
Body paragraph starts with a topic sentence
Includes quotes that support the thesis statement
The explanation of the quote is longer than the quote itself
Includes relevant details that fully explain why each event or incident significantly impacts the character.
Paragraph ends with a concluding sentence
FAIR
Body paragraph does not have a clear topic sentence
Quotes don't strongly support the thesis statement
The explanation of the quote is brief
Paragraph almost contain some relevant details that do not clearly explain why each event or conversation significantly impacts the character.
Organization is kind of lacking
POOR
Either the paragraphs do not fully explain the significance of the event or conversation, or quotations are not included.
CONCLUSION
EXCELLENT
Paragraph begins with a reworded version of the paper’s thesis statement, which identifies the major topics/ideas discussed throughout the paper.
The conclusion effectively and smoothly summarizes the paper and “wraps-up” important ideas, without sounding repetitive or redundant.
The conclusion successfully avoids introducing any new information that wasn’t previously explained

FAIR
The writer makes a brief connection to the entire essay; it needs to be clearer or
stronger
POOR
The writer makes no attempt to tie anything back to the introduction
CONVENTIONS TRAIT
EXCELLENT
The writer demonstrates a good grasp of standard writing conventions and uses conventions effectively to enhance readability. The essay is proofread and revised
FAIR
Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability; at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
POOR
Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar and usage, and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.
WORD CHOICE
EXCELLENT
The writer uses words that convey the inteded message in a precise, interesting, and natural way.
The words represent the exact idea
FAIR
The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to figure out the writer's meaning on a general level.
POOR
The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for words to convey specific meaning.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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