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Character Analysis essay 
Synthesis essay
Write an essay that analyzes how a character develops during this experience. To show development, you must analyze the beginning, middle, and end, and compare the stages.
Rubric Code: YXBB7X4
By kjagiello
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Intro

Excellent

-Interesting and clearly related hook/web
-background information from the novel, including title and author
-claim is effectively placed to lead into the next part
Good

-Clearly related hook/web that is somewhat interesting
-background information to put the topic in context.
-Title and author
-Claim is in intro
Fair

-Hook/web is related but too "safe"- not attention grabbing
-Some background information, but context is vague
-Title/author missing
-Unclear claim- maybe there
Poor

Missing 2-3 components
All components are vague/unclear
Claim/thesis

Excellent

-Strategically placed In the first paragraph
-Clearly outlines the development of a character to be discussed
-interesting and unique
-Specific
Good

-In the first paragraph
-Mentions the character changing
-Specific OR interesting
Fair

-In the first paragraph
- Addresses part of the question/is vaguely related.
- Character is mentioned, but nothing about development.
Poor

Missing or unrelated to the topic/rest of the essay
Use of evidence

Excellent

4 effective quotes are incorporated.
-Information supports the points being made
- Quotes are from different parts of the text
-The quotes support different aspects, but all work well as a whole
-Each quote is clearly explained and woven in
Good

3 effective quotes are incorporated. 1 is either missing or repetitive/weak
-Information from the quotes makes sense with the points being made
- Quotes are from at least 2 different parts of the text
-The quotes support different aspects
-Each quote is explained mostly woven in.
Fair

2 effective quotes are incorporated. 2 are either missing or repetitive/weak
-Information from the quotes is loosely connected. 1 may be unrelated to points made
-The quotes may or may not support different details
-Quotes are somewhat explained and/or just dropped in.
Poor

1 or fewer quotes.
Any quotes that are included are not explained at all, but are just thrown in.
Quotes are all repetitive
Development

Excellent

-Points are made and explained throughout.
-Explanations are clear, interesting, and woven together
-5+ fully developed and organized paragraphs
Good

-Points are made and explained in most parts.
-Explanations are clear
-4-5 developed paragraphs
Fair

-Points are made and sometimes explained
-Explanations are unclear but seem to be there
-3-4 paragraphs
Poor

-Points are thrown together
-Little to no explanations
-1-2 paragraphs




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