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Character Analysis: Five Paragraph Essay 
Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: DX2X435
By tdavis2014
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

1

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction
2

Introduction missing one element.
3

- Includes interesting hook
--Introduces author
- Introduces title of book
- Introduces thesis: writer's three character traits are presented.
4

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Thesis

1

Thesis is unclear and unsupported.
2

Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
3

Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details and commentary throughout the essay.
4

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly. Theme is supported throughout with concrete details and appropriate commentary.
Topic Sentences

1

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
2

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
3

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
4

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
Body Paragraph 1

1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text) and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present and cited correctly.
4

Body paragraph contains two concrete details and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
Body Paragraph 2

1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text) and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts).
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present and cited correctly.
4

Body paragraph contains two concrete details and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
Body Paragraph 3

1

Body paragraph does not contain concrete details and commentary. No text evidence provided.
2

Body paragraph does contain some concrete detail (refers back to an example of the text )and limited commentary (explanation of student's thoughts)
3

Body Paragraph contains at least two concrete details and is followed by commentary. Text evidence is present and cited correctly.
4

Body paragraph contains two concrete details and is backed up with appropriate evidence from the text.
Conclusion

1

Does not restate thesis and main points.
2

Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.
3

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.
4

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay with a unique or creative comment/ending.
Organization

1

Essay and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and logically. No transitions or key words are used to connect ideas.
2

Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Transitions and key words are few and do not help much in connecting ideas.
3

Essay and paragraphs have a few awkward areas. Ideas are well-connected with transitions and key words.
4

Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Transitions and key words are effectively used.
Spelling and Grammar

1

Grammar and spelling errors greatly interfere with the message of the essay.
2

Many spelling and grammatical errors.
3

Some spelling and grammatical errors.
4

Advanced proficiency in grammar and vocabulary.
Requred Elements

1

Little to no attempt at correctly using the required elements.
2

Attempts to include the required elements, but many are used incorrectly.
3

Attempts to include all the required elements, but some are used incorrectly.
4

Correctly uses five introductory subordinate clauses, three Membean words, and three appositives.




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