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Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay 
Character Analysis;Five Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: EXB5729
By edinec
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Character Analysis
  4

4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Introduction

4

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
3

- Introduces author<BR>
- Introduces title<BR>
- Introduces thesis: writer's opinion of the subject's character.
2

Introduction missing one element
1

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

4

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
3

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.
2

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
1

Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Body Paragraph 1

4

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (EXACT QUOTE), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
3

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote NOT exact), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
2

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear explanation of how the quote is relevant.
1

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, inaccurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear/no explanation of how the quote is relevant.
Body Paragraph 2

4

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (EXACT QUOTE), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
3

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote NOT exact), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
2

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear explanation of how the quote is relevant.
1

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, inaccurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear/no explanation of how the quote is relevant.
Body Paragraph 3

4

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (EXACT QUOTE), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
3

Body paragraph contains
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote NOT exact), and an explanation of how the quote is relevant.
2

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, accurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear explanation of how the quote is relevant.
1

Body paragraph may or may not contain
a topic sentence, inaccurate trait, text evidence (quote might not be exact), and an unclear/no explanation of how the quote is relevant.
Conclusion

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.
3

Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads like the ending of an essay.
2

Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.
1

Does not restate thesis and main points.
Organization

4

Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Many transitions are used.
3

Essay and paragraphs have a few awkward areas. Some transitions are used.
2

Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Few transitions are used.
1

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

4

Contains very few grammatical errors (or the same one error repeated) and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
3

Contains few spelling and grammatical errors.
2

Contains some spelling and grammatical errors.
1

Contains many spelling and grammatical errors.
Word choice

4

Word choices are creative and diverse and bring the essay to life. Sentences read clearly and are not structurally awkward.
3

Word choices are diverse and creative. Most sentences read clearly and are not structurally awkward.
2

Word choice shows little thought or creativity. Some read clearly and are not structurally awkward.
1

Word choice does not show thought or diversity. Many sentences are unclear and/or are structurally awkward.




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