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Character Development Essay 
Thematic Essay
Historical Fiction Novel
Rubric Code: AX5A8WB
By lgibson
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Approaching

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Beginning

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Introduction-10

Exemplary

Inviting hook, includes title, author, and setting, summary and strong thesis statement
Proficient

general hook, includes author and title, setting and summary, and thesis statement
Approaching

vague hook, lacks author or title, and thesis statement needs more work or is in the wrong place
Beginning

missing author, title, or missing thesis
Organization-10

Exemplary

Body paragraphs follow format exactly; 6-8 sentences organized into LQE format; topic sentences state characteristics; strong closing sentences
Proficient

Body paragraphs follow format except one or two sentences out of place; still flows well; topic sentence could be a little more specific
Approaching

Format generally followed but CDs and CMs out of order; lacks closing sentences; topic sentence is unclear; is either too long or too short
Beginning

Format completely not followed and random
Ideas and Content-20

Exemplary

Strong examples for beginning, middle, and end of the book; descriptive; has a detailed example and one quote used in each paragraph with correct citation.
Proficient

Good and relevant examples; one quote used with correct citation in each paragraph. Lead-in could use more detail
Approaching

Some examples used but needs more detail; may use quote but no page number; lead-in is minimal
Beginning

does not include enough CDs (detail) to demonstrate traits; no quotes; no lead-ins
Commentary-20

Exemplary

Exceptional commentary shows in-depth understanding of character development; shows progression from beginning to end; no informal language
Proficient

Good commentary but may need more depth in places; no informal language
Approaching

Commentary is short; not enough CM sentences included; does not show how a character changes or is vague; and/or informal language
Beginning

Missing most CM sentences; or all informal language; does not demonstrate character growth
Conclusion-10

Exemplary

The conclusion is strong; includes explanation of how character is dynamic; ties into theme; 4-5 sentences
Proficient

Good conclusion and connects discusses characterization and theme; 3-5 sentences
Approaching

Conclusion needs more work; short or off topic
Beginning

Missing conclusion or only one sentence
Conventions-15

Exemplary

Writer makes only 1-3 grammar or spelling errors
Proficient

Writer makes 4-6 convention errors
Approaching

Writer makes 7-10 convention errors
Beginning

Writer makes more than 10 convention errors
Sentence Structure-15

Exemplary

Long and varied sentences; uses compound/complex sentence structure; no fragments or run-ons
Proficient

Good general sentence structure but some sentences need to be expanded; may have one fragment or run-on
Approaching

Mostly simple sentences; has fragments/run-ons which detract the reader
Beginning

Numerous sentence errors completely distract the reader




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