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Character Analysis Essay 
Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay
Your literary analysis essay will focus on a specific character from your book club book. Choose one character that (in your opinion) affected the plot of the story. Think about this character's traits and how this character changed or how he impacted the resolution. Cite specific examples from the text to strengthen your position.
Rubric Code: SX4C969
By glozzello
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Does not meet expectations

1 pts

Introduction

Exceeds Expectations

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Meets Expectations

- Introduces author
- Introduces title
- Introduces thesis:
Character Traits
Approaching Expectations

Introduction is missing one element.
Does not meet expectations

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction
Thesis

Exceeds Expectations

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Theme is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary.
Meets Expectations

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
Approaching Expectations

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Does not meet expectations

Thesis is unclear and unsupported.
Topic Sentences

Exceeds Expectations

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
Meets Expectations

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Approaching Expectations

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Does not meet expectations

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Body Paragraphs

Exceeds Expectations

Each body paragraph contains more than two concrete details and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
Meets Expectations

Each body paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present.
Approaching Expectations

Each body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text)and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)
Does not meet expectations

Each body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
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Conclusion

Exceeds Expectations

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay with a unique or creative comment/ending.
Meets Expectations

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.
Approaching Expectations

Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.
Does not meet expectations

Does not restate thesis and main points.
Organization

Exceeds Expectations

Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Transitions and key words are effectively used.
Meets Expectations

Essay and paragraphs have a few awkward areas. Ideas are well-connected with transitions and key words.
Approaching Expectations

Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Transitions and key words are few and do not help much in connecting ideas.
Does not meet expectations

Essay and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and logically. No transitions or key words are used to connect ideas.
Word choice

Exceeds Expectations

Word choices are creative and diverse and bring the essay to life. Evidence of sensory details and figurative language.
Meets Expectations

Word choices are diverse and creative. Evidence of sensory details or figurative language.
Approaching Expectations

Word choice shows little thought or creativity. No evidence of sensory details or figurative language.
Does not meet expectations

Word choice does not show thought or diversity.
Spelling and Grammar

Exceeds Expectations

0 - 1 spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Meets Expectations

2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaching Expectations

4-5 spelling and grammatical errors.
Does not meet expectations

Many spelling and grammatical errors.




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