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Character Trait Writing Assignment 
Character Trait Writing Assignment
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - After reading about the traits that Francie inherits from the Rommley & Nolan sides of her family - and the characteristics that are solely her own - students craft an essay identifying 2 of their own inherited traits, as well as one characteristic that applies uniquely to them.
Rubric Code: J6X62B
By donnacopp
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Character Traits
Five paragraph essay on the charcater traits.
  Fully Developed

4 pts

Moderately Developed

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Undeveloped

1 pts

Introductory Paragrah

Fully Developed

In a fully developed paragraph, introduces self and/or family in an interesting and unique way. Three personality traits are identified, and not yet described, in a clearly written thesis statement.
Moderately Developed

In a moderately well-developed paragraph, introduces self and/or family in an interesting way. Three personality traits are identified in a thesis statement and not described in this paragraph.
Developing

Introduces self and/or family. Three personal character traits are identified, but are not organized in a clearly written thesis statement. Traits may be described. Paragraph may be undeveloped.
Undeveloped

Does not introduce self and/or family. Three character traits are not identified. There is no clear thesis statement. Traits named are immediately described. Paragraph is undeveloped.
Body Paragraphs

Fully Developed

Includes 3 fully developed body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence identifying a distinct trait. All provide engaging descriptions, supporting evidence, and smooth transitions.
Moderately Developed

Includes 3 developed body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence identifying a distinct trait. All provide clear descriptions, supporting evidence, and smooth transitions.
Developing

Includes 1 or 2 developing body paragraphs, each identifying a distinct trait. Some descriptions and supporting evidence are provided. Lacks smooth transitions.
Undeveloped

Includes 1 or 2 undeveloped body paragraphs. Is unsuccessful in identifying distinct traits. Little description or supporting evidence is provided. Lacks transitions.
Concluding Paragraph

Fully Developed

Paragraph sums up the student's three identifying characteristics in a unique, creative, and engaging way. Student thoughtfully addresses the possible future impact of the traits.
Moderately Developed

Paragraph sums up the student's three identifying characteristics in an interesting way. Student addresses the possible future impact of the traits.
Developing

Paragraph illustrates an attempt to sum up the student's three identifying traits. Student attempts to address the possible future impact of the traits.
Undeveloped

Paragraph does not illustrate an attempt to sum up the student's three identifying traits. No attempt is made to address the possible future impact of the traits.
Peer Editing

Fully Developed

The completed assignment has been peer edited by :<BR>
__________________<BR>
Name must be included.
Moderately Developed
Developing
Undeveloped

The completed assignment has not been peer edited.
Seventh Grade Givens

Fully Developed

Paper is free of spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, and grammar errors. "Five star" sentences are evident throughout the entire paper.
Moderately Developed

Paper has 1 or 2 spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, and/or grammar errors. Some "five star" sentences are present in the paper.
Developing

Paper has or 3 or 4 spelling, capitalization, sentence structure, and grammar errors. Some well-constructed sentences are present in the paper.
Undeveloped

Paper is difficult to read because of numerous grammatical, spelling, and capitalization errors. Sentence structure is very basic and or repetitive.
Final Paper

Fully Developed

Work has been handed in with final paper on top, followed by the revised draft, the rough draft, and the self-graded rubric. (This rubric filled out by you.)
Moderately Developed

Final paper has been handed in without consideration of specified order, but all requirements are included. Rubric has been self-graded.
Developing

Final paper has been handed in but is missing either revised or rough draft, or the student did not self grade using this rubric.
Undeveloped

Rubric is missing. Revised and rough drafts are missing.



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