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Character Bio. Essay

Choose a character (imaginary or not) and identify THREE character traits. In a 5 paragraph essay, give examples of each character trait.

Rubric Code: EX6A25B

By kristinewalker1

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	Not within expectations 1 pts	Minimally meeting expectations 2 pts	Fully meeting expectations 3 pts	Exceeding expectations 4 pts
Introduction & thesis statement	Not within expectations Thesis unclear, does not name the topic. Introduction is too short; does not grab the reader's attention.	Minimally meeting expectations Thesis statement outlines some of the main points but introduction could be more developed.	Fully meeting expectations Thesis statement is clear and outlines the topic.	Exceeding expectations Thesis statement is clear/provocative and outlines the topic. Captures the reader's attention and clearly identifies three character traits.
Evidence and examples	Not within expectations Evidence and examples are not relevant and/or not explained. Quotes are either not present, insufficient to support the topic, and/or are incorrectly cited.	Minimally meeting expectations At least one of the pieces of evidence is relevant, is connected to the topic and thesis. Meagre support.	Fully meeting expectations Most of the evidence and examples are specific and relevant.	Exceeding expectations Details about character traits are relevant and logical.
Closing paragraph	Not within expectations Conclusion is unclear or omitted.	Minimally meeting expectations Conclusion is formulaic, or has little impact.	Fully meeting expectations Conclusion is recognizable. Position is restated. Some impact.	Exceeding expectations Conclusion is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer's position. Effective restatement of the thesis/topic. Topic is put in a broader context.
Sentence structure and transitions	Not within expectations Little variety. Some confusion with sentences. Few or no transitions	Minimally meeting expectations Most sentences are varied. Few sentence errors. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are choppy.	Fully meeting expectations No sentence errors. Some variety. Smooth transition between sentences and paragraphs.T	Exceeding expectations No sentence errors. Sentences are varied and well constructed.
Spelling, Grammar, Punctuation	Not within expectations Many distracting errors.	Minimally meeting expectations Errors are present but may not be distracting.	Fully meeting expectations Few errors. These errors could have been corrected with more careful proofreading.	Exceeding expectations Paper is relatively free of errors in conventions.

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