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Dynamic Character Theme Essay about how a character has changed throughout the course of a story. Rubric Code: S4756B By jriley Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Dynamic Theme
	Poor 12 pts	Fair 14 pts	Good 16 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Introduction	Poor Off topic or does not include all three sentences.	Fair May include an interesting opener, definitely includes the thesis statement and direction sentence. Not 3 sentences.	Good May include an interesting opener; definitely includes the thesis statement and direction sentence.	Excellent Includes an interesting opener, thesis statement and direction sentence. Clearly identifies the character that changes.
Paragraph Two	Poor Details are off topic or none are given.	Fair Includes at least 2 details from the story that relate to how the character is at the beginning.	Good Includes at least 3 or more examples from the story. Only 4-5 sentences.	Excellent Includes 3 or more examples from the story. Has 6-8 sentences. Very specific and excellent detail.
Paragraph Three	Poor Details are off topic or none are given.	Fair Includes at least 2 details from the story that relate to how the character is at the end. Only 3-4 sentences given.	Good Includes at least 3 or more examples from the story. Only 4-5 sentences.	Excellent Includes 3 or more examples from the story. Has 6-8 sentences. Very specific and excellent detail.
Conclusion	Poor No conclusion.	Fair Has a summary sentence, but no restated thesis or clincher.	Good Includes summary sentence, restated thesis and may or may not have a clincher. Is at least 3 sentences.	Excellent Excellent summary, restated thesis and clincher. Makes connection between characters and literature.
Grammar	Poor Illegible. Numerous grammatical and spelling mistakes that make meaning difficult to understand.	Fair Several grammatical mistakes, but does not effect meaning of writing. Some spelling errors.	Good Few grammatical mistakes. Meaning is clear. Spelling mistakes are minimal.	Excellent Little or no grammatical mistakes. Meaning is clear.