Skip to main content
iRubric: Character Trait Analysis rubric

iRubric: Character Trait Analysis rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Character Trait Analysis 
Character Trait Analysis
Write a five paragraph analysis of a character. The introduction needs to capture the readers attention. Give a brief overview of the story and how your character fits into the story. In the body (middle 3 paragraphs) show how the character changed and what her traits are in the beginning, middle and end of the story. Be sure you use examples and textual evidence to prove your analysis. In the conclusion show what you have learned from this character.
Rubric Code: LX7B3AC
By cgolleher
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Character Analysis
 

10 pts


8 pts


6 pts


5 pts

Interpretation

10

Interpretation of the character's traits are accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references
8

Interpretation of the characer's traits are accurate and based on logical textual references
6

Interpretation of the character's traits are mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references
5

Interpretation of the character's traits are inaccurate and based on random textual references
Supporting Evidence

10

The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is clearly stated and more than two citations to the text.
8

The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Two citations are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation
6

The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Two citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpertation is not always clear.
5

The evidence does not clearly support the interpretation. Less than two citations are random or not included to support the interpretation
Application of Character

10

Character interpretation is extended beyond explanation through detailed elaboration. A conclusion is made and explained sufficiently to connect character to plot.
8

Interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connected to plot, but the explanation is unclear and difficult to understand.
6

Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. A logical connection is made between character and plot, however, the explanation is brief and insufficient in order for the reader to fully understand the connection.
5

Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. No connection is made to plot, or connection does not follow logically from character interpretation.
Introduction

10

Introduction includes brief overview of story and introduces character. Grabs the readers attention
8

Introduction tells about character. Brief overview of story but does not flow together smoothly.
6

Introduction lacks overview and creativity.
5

Introduction very basic with no supporting information or evidence.
Mechanics/MLA format

10

Fewer than three mechanical errors. All MLA format criteria met.
8

Fewer than five mechanical errors. All MLA format criteria met.
6

Mechanical errors interfere with effectiveness of paper.
MLA format criteria used.
5

Mechanical errors interfere with readability of paper. Little or no MLA format criteria used.




Subjects:


Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.


Copyright © 2024 Reazon Systems, Inc.  All rights reserved.
n16