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Modified Character Analysis Rubric 
Character Analysis Rubric
Students will draw on a text to support assertions about change and character traits. Quotes and parenthetical citations are NOT required.
Rubric Code: H2WX9BX
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Strong

5 pts

Solid

4 pts

Almost There

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Organization

Strong

*Well-written Introduction includes title, author, setting, context, and thesis.
*Body paragraphs have strong topic sentences. Ideas flow in a logical manner.
*Conclusion restates thesis in an alternate way and includes insightful commentary
Solid

*Introduction contains title, author, and thesis.
*Body paragraphs have topic sentences and a logical flow of ideas.
*Conclusion includes thesis idea and meaningful commentary.
Almost There

*Introduction lacks important information.
*Topic sentences are unclear.
*Not all paragraphs follow a logical order and/or some details seem out of place.
*Conclusion is undeveloped or lacks clarity; significant commentary is missing.
Needs Work

*The reader has trouble following the sequence of ideas.
*Topic sentences are absent
*Paragraphs are undeveloped.
*Conclusion is repetitive or unclear and/or lacks commentary
Introduction/Thesis

Strong

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

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

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

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

Strong

Essay includes fully developed body paragraph(s) with clear topic sentences and an insightfully developed conclusion.
Solid

Essay includes fully developed body paragraph(s) with topic sentences; conclusion is somewhat developed.
Almost There

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

Body paragraph(s) and conclusion lack development. Essay is highly repetitive.
Ideas & Content

Strong

Student identifies strongly defining trait(s) and robustly illustrates character's change; ideas are well-explained and supported
Solid

Student identifies defining trait(s) and illustrates character"s change; ideas are explained and supported
Almost There

Student identifies trait(s) and character change is implied; ideas are vaguely explained and possibly overlapping
Needs Work

Student does not identify trait(s) reflective of the chosen character; no evidence of change is illustrated
Word Choice

Strong

*Words used are interesting, natural and show variety
*Specific (no "stuff" or "things")
*No use of slang
*No contractions
Solid

*Words used are adequate, appropriate, and natural, not overdone
*Specific (no "stuff" or "things")
*No use of slang
*No or few contractions
*Figurative language may be cliché
Almost There

*Words are too general; not specific
*May not be appropriate in a formal essay
*Limited variety in selected words or some noticeable repetition
Needs Work

*Many words are too general or not specific
*May not be appropriate in a formal essay
*Little variety; the same words are used over and over
*Misused words; possibly difficult for reader to decipher meaning
Grammar/Mechanics

Strong

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

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

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

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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