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Character Development Rubric Character Development Paragraph or Dialogue rubric Rubric Code: RXA96A2 By bubbaboy Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: K-5

Character Development
	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts	5 pts
Physical Traits	2 Uses few basic adjectives to describe how the characters look. .	3 Uses at least 3 adjectives that provide a clear description of characters' general appearance.	4 Comprehensive description that includes subtle or unique details in appearance, movement, expression.	5 Descriptions include use of figurative language (example: simile or metaphor) to paint a vivid picture for the reader.
Behavioral Traits	2 Uses few basic adjectives to describe how the characters act. .	3 Uses at least 3 adjectives that provide a clear description of characters' behavior.	4 Comprehensive description that includes subtle or unique details in actions and personality.	5 Descriptions include use of figurative language (example: simile or metaphor) that gives the reader insight into the character's intentions and temperament.
Attitudes and Attributes	2 Demonstrates very basic understanding of cause and effect between character traits and their primary attitudes about life.	3 Character traits described lead to interesting/important story events which include at least one strength, things hated, loved, feared, biggest secret, greatest hope for the future, greatest flaw or fault.	4 Well thought-out character descriptions provide a solid basis for story event which include at least two of the following; strength, things hated, loved, feared, biggest secret, greatest hope for the future, greatest flaw or fault.	5 Well thought-out character descriptions provide a solid basis for story event which include at least three or more of the following; strength, things hated, loved, feared, biggest secret, greatest hope for the future, greatest flaw or fault.
Organization	2 Essay is hard to read, not organized, and makes little sense.	3 Essay is confusing to read and has limited use of transitions.	4 Essay contains mostly well-ordered sentences with smooth transitions.	5 Essay is well-organized. The sentences and transitions are structured in a manner that makes the essay easy to read.
Mechanics/Conventions	2 Essay has so many spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammatical mistakes that it is difficult to read. There is little evidence of editing.	3 Essay has many spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammatical mistakes.	4 Essay has more than 5 spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammatical mistakes.	5 Essay has fewer than 5 spelling, punctuation, capitalization or grammatical mistakes.