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INDIRECT CHARCTERIZATION PARAGRAPH

Indirect characterization paragraph incorporating the aspects of STEAL

Rubric Code: EXW8A2A

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Subject: English

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8

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	On level 2 pts	Approaching level 1 pts	Below level 0 pts
Paragraph length Enter description	On level The paragraph incorporates eight to ten sentences.	Approaching level The paragraph incorporates six to eight sentences.	Below level The paragraph incorporates fewer than five sentences.
Introduction Enter description	On level The introduction incorporates the title of the short story, the author's name, and the name of the character.	Approaching level The introduction incorporates the title of the short story and the name of the character.	Below level The introduction does not incorporate the title of the short story or the author's name.
Evidence Enter description	On level Four examples of direct evidence(quotes from the text) are used within the paragraph STEAL	Approaching level Four examples of direct evidence(quotes from the text) and paraphrased evidence are used within the paragraph. STEAL	Below level Only paraphrased evidence is used within the paragraph. STEAL
Transitions	On level Internal transitions are used well within the paragraph. Their use adds to a sense of coherence. The ideas in the paragraph flow smoothly together.	Approaching level Internal transitions are used adequately within the paragraph. There is some sense of connection within the paragraph.	Below level Internal transitions are used sparingly,if at all. The paragraph is choppy and lacks flow.
Summary sentence	On level The summary sentence includes a strong transition and reiterates the introduction.	Approaching level The summary sentence is brief and reiterates the introduction.	Below level There is no summary sentence.
Spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	On level There are no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.	Approaching level There are one to two spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.	Below level There are three or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors.
I.C.E	On level Each piece of evidence uses the I.C.E. method. Introduce the evidence; cite the evidence, and then explain the evidence.	Approaching level Some evidence uses the I.C.E. method. Introduce the evidence; cite the evidence, and then explain the evidence.	Below level The I.C.E. method is not used.
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