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Character Analysis Rubric 
Character Analysis Rubric
Students will use and analyze quotes in support of assertions about character traits.
Rubric Code: FX9CX3
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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6 pts


5 pts


4 pts


3 pts

Introduction/Thesis

6

Student includes a well-written, interesting thesis statement, and includes information essential to an introductory paragraph: hook, title, author, setting, summary
5

Student includes a well-written thesis statement and most essential introductory paragraph elements
4

Student includes a clear, perhaps basic, thesis statement and some essential introductory paragraph elements
3

Student does not include a clear thesis statement. Few or no essential introductory paragraph elements are present
Essay Development

6

Essay includes fully developed body paragraph(s) and an insightfully developed conclusion.
5

Essay includes fully developed body paragraph(s); conclusion is developed, but lacks insight.
4

Body paragraph(s) is/are somewhat developed; essay has a weak or somewhat repetitive conclusion.
3

Body paragraph(s) and conclusion lack development. Essay is highly repetitive.
Trait Identification

6

Student identifies strongly defining trait(s); well- explained and clearly supported.
5

Student identifies defining trait(s); explained and supported.
4

Student identifies trait(s); vaguely explained; possibly overlapping
3

Student does not identify trait(s) reflective of the chosen character.
Quote Choice

6

Student chooses strong quotes which clearly illustrate the character's personality trait(s).
5

Students chooses some illustrative quotes, but one or more of them is either inapplicable, off-topic, or vague.
4

Student chooses quotes that are unrelated to the character or do not illustrate a specific character trait.
3

Student does not include sufficient quotes to support his/her assertion regarding the character's trait.
Quote Analysis

6

Student fully and insightfully explains how the quotes illustrate identified character trait(s).
5

Student explains how quote(s) illustrate(s) characteristic(s). The result may be incomplete or undeveloped.
4

Student attempts to explain connection between quote(s) and illustration of trait(s), but the result is unclear.
3

Student does not explain how chosen quote(s) illustrate(s) specific character trait(s).
Quote Formatting

6

Student formats all quotes correctly. Student integrates quotes smoothly with his or her own writing.
5

Student generally formats quotes correctly, but makes some mistakes. Quotes are relatively smoothly integrated.
4

Student uses some correct formatting, but often makes errors. Student includes several bald or dropped quotes.
3

Student does not include quotes and/or consistently formats quotes incorrectly and/or includes bald or dropped quotes.
Vocabulary

6

Student successfully incorporates several vocabulary words from the unit into his or her essay; may include figurative language.
5

Student incorporates some unit vocabulary words into the essay; included figurative language may be cliché.
4

Student incorporates few unit vocabulary words into the essay; some terms may be used incorrectly.
3

Student does not incorporate vocabulary words from the unit into his or her essay
Grammar/Mechanics

6

Writer makes no or relatively few errors. The paper is exceptionally clear and readable.
5

Writer makes some errors; they do not distract from the content. The paper is relatively clear and readable.
4

Writer makes multiple errors which distract from the content and disrupt the paper's readability.
3

Writer makes frequent errors that are too numerous for the essay's length; errors greatly distract from the content and highly disrupt readability.




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