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Gatsby Character-Color Analysis

Gatsby Literary Analysis

Write an essay analyzing a character from The Great Gatsby, based on one of the colors associated with that character.

Rubric Code: F6XC96

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Literary Analysis Rubric
	Exemplary 10 pts	Proficient 7 pts	Emerging 5 pts
Connection between character and co	Exemplary Explains how the color imagery helps a reader gain a deeper understanding of the chosen character.	Proficient Explains how the color imagery helps a reader better understand the chosen character.	Emerging Explains how the color imagery works but does not connect to the character.
Analysis of color imagery	Exemplary Provides an in-depth analysis of how the connotations of the color apply to the character, using the character’s thoughts, words, and actions as evidence.	Proficient Analyzes how connotations of color apply to the character, using the character’s thoughts, words, and actions as evidence.	Emerging Analyzes how connotations of color apply to the character, but does not include examples of the character’s behaviors that support the analysis.
Use of supporting quotations	Exemplary Includes direct quotations from the novel along with your analysis of these quotes.	Proficient Includes direct quotations from the novel along with some analysis of these quotes.	Emerging Includes indirect quotations from the novel along with some analysis of the ideas.
Knowledge of cultural color connota	Exemplary Incorporates sophisticated knowledge of the cultural connotations of colors in your analysis.	Proficient Incorporates adequate knowledge of the cultural connotations of colors.	Emerging Incorporates some knowledge of the cultural connotations of colors, but could use more detail.
Use of Language	Exemplary The essay demonstrates a mature style that advances the writer's ideas. Precise diction and skillful use of syntax, with keen attention to varied sentence openings, help to create a convincing voice. Standard writing conventions, including accurate citation of sources, are followed.	Proficient The essay demonstrates a style that adequately supports the writer's ideas. Logical diction and syntax, with some attention to varied sentence openings, help to create a suitable voice. Standard writing conventions, including accurate citation of sources, are followed. Errors do not seriously impeded readability.	Emerging The essay demonstrates a limited style that ineffectively supports the writer's ideas. Lapses in diction or syntax may not sustain a suitable voice throughout the essay. Sentence openings may be repetitive. Errors in standard writing conventions impede readability and sources may be inaccurately cited.