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iRubric: Character Trait Analysis - The Grapes of Wrath rubric

iRubric: Character Trait Analysis - The Grapes of Wrath rubric

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Character Trait Analysis - The Grapes of Wrath Character Trait Analysis Write a five paragraph analysis of a character from Galati's The Grapes of Wrath. You may use the character’s relationships, motivations, influences, or conflicts to support your character's traits. Use textual evidence to support the explanation. Extend this element of the character and connect it to the plot. You may explain something that has happened with the character using your above analysis. You may also use archetype examples and connections is analyzing your chosen character. Rubric Code: MCB7WX By Nordleaf Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Reading Grade Levels: 9-12

Character Analysis
	Exemplary 6 pts	Mastery 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair/Poor 3 pts
Interpretation	Exemplary Interpretation of the character's traits are accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references	Mastery Interpretation of the characer's traits are accurate and based on logical textual references	Good Interpretation of the character's traits are mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references	Fair/Poor Interpretation of the character's traits are inaccurate and based on random textual references
Supporting Evidence	Exemplary The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is clearly stated and more than two citations to the text.	Mastery The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Two citations are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation	Good The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Two citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpertation is not always clear.	Fair/Poor The evidence does not clearly support the interpretation. Less than two citations are random or not included to support the interpretation
Application of Character	Exemplary Character interpretation is extended beyond explanation through detailed elaboration. A conclusion is made and explained sufficiently to connect character to plot.	Mastery Interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connected to plot, but the explanation is unclear and difficult to understand.	Good 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.	Fair/Poor Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. No connection is made to plot, or connection does not follow logically from character interpretation.
Ideas Main Theme Supporting Details	Exemplary Essay centered around the assigned idea or topic Exceptionally clear, focused, with relevant, strong supporting details Strong developed main ideas. Relevant rich supporting details. Exceptionally clear throughout. Holds reader's attention throughout. Correct number of paragraphs assigned	Mastery Main ideas stand out with strong, accurate, credible supporting details. Writing is clear, focused, and interesting. Maybe lacking a paragraph that had been assigned	Good Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or off the topic Purpose and main idea may be unclear and cluttered with unimportant details Maybe be unclear because paragraph has too many ideas/main points	Fair/Poor Lacks Central idea Somewhat unclear, vague main idea with insufficient or irrelevant details. Development is attempted but minimal.
Organization Structure Intro Conclusion	Exemplary Effectively organized in logical and creative manner, following an example given in class	Mastery Strong order and structure Clear introduction and conclusion Organization is appropriate Attempt of an introduction and conclusion	Good Tries to be organized, may be a "list" of items Beginning and ending not very clear, lacking a clear introduction and conclusion	Fair/Poor Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow Appears to start or stop in the middle of an idea Off topic, not following directions for the writing
Word Choice Precision Effectiveness Imagery	Exemplary Precise, carefully chosen words Strong images Conveys message in an exceptionally interesting precise, yet natural way. Original expression. Rich, broad, powerful range of words.	Mastery Descriptive, broad range of words. Conveys message in an interesting, clear, precise,and natural way. Words energize the writing.	Good Language is functional and appropriate and topic related Words may be correct but overused Common words chosen	Fair/Poor Words/Vocabulary repetitious sometimes not appropriate or not topic related Limited range of words Language is quite ordinary or generic. Mundane expressions. Accurate for the most part.
Voice	Exemplary Exceptional sense of audience, topic and purpose. Engaging. Original. Appropriate. Deeply committed to topic.	Mastery Strong sense of audience, topic, and purpose. Comes to life. Appropriate. Committed to topic.	Good Voice is present, but may be inconsistent in places regarding audience. Expressive. At times may be inappropriate--too casual or formal. Committed to topic.	Fair/Poor Voice may be inconsistent. Limited sense of audience, topic, or purpose.
Sentence Fluency Rhythm Flow Variety	Exemplary Extensive variation in sentence structure which flows and has rhythm. Uses sentence structure to draw attention to key ideas.	Mastery Writing has an easy flow and rhythm. Frequent sentence variation. Natural sound. Many strengths present.	Good Writing flows. Sounds natural for the most part. Strong control over simple sentences with variable control over complex sentences. Strengths outweigh weaknesses.	Fair/Poor Writing is mechanical rather than fluid. Good control over simple sentences; little control over complex sentences. May slow reader.
Conventions appropriate spelling Capitals Punctuation Grammar	Exemplary Exceptional control. No noticeable errors. Exceptionally strong spelling. Very little or NO need for editing.	Mastery Effective use of conventions. Strong use of spelling. Little need for editing.	Good Control of standard conventions appropriate for grade level. Minor errors do not affect readability. Spelling usually correct. Moderate need for editing.	Fair/Poor Limited control. Errors begin to impede readability. Spelling errors distract reader. Significant need for editing.

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