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The Crucible - Character Analysis 
Character analysis - 11th Grade American Literature - Write a seven-paragraph character analysis of a character from the play "The Crucible". Explain the character’s relationship, motivation, influences, and conflict throughout the piece. Use in-depth evidence and citations to support your explanation. In additional paragraphs, extend this element of the character and connect it to the plot. You may explain something that has happened with the character using your above analysis.
Rubric Code: FX96BX6
By ASCMeskill
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Subject: English  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric The Crucible - Character Analysis
  Needs Improvement

1 pts

Approaching Expectations

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Exceptional

4 pts

Formatting

Needs Improvement

Three (3) or more MLA or handwritten formatting requirements are not met. If handwritten,
Approaching Expectations

The paper meets all but two (2) of the MLA or handwritten formatting requirements.
Meets Expectations

The paper meets all but one (1) of the MLA or handwritten formatting requirements.
Exceptional

Entire paper follows MLA formatting, including proper header, title, margins, font, and page number. If handwritten, there are one-inch margins, writing is legible, text is double-spaced, and header, page number, and title are formatted correctly.
Thesis Statement

Needs Improvement

Thesis statement is unclear. Only mentions one quality of the character that is going to be analyzed, or does not mention one at all.
Approaching Expectations

Thesis statement is somewhat unclear and is stated as a fact. Thesis statement only mentions two of the character's qualities that will be analyzed in the essay.
Meets Expectations

Thesis statement is clear and previews the main points which will be analyzed in the essay.
Exceptional

Clear and strong thesis statement. The thesis statement previews the main points which will be analyzed in the essay. The thesis statement makes an assertion about how these qualities led to the demise of the character --or--how these qualities were used to complicate the action of the play.
Introduction

Needs Improvement

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. OR the paper begins with a statement similar to, "My paper is about'" or, "I hope you enjoy my paper."
Approaching Expectations

The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
Meets Expectations

The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
Exceptional

The introduction is inviting and engaging, states the main topic, and previews the structure of the paper.
Topic Sentences

Needs Improvement

Three (3) or more paragraphs do not include topic sentences.
Approaching Expectations

Either (a) body paragraphs include a topic sentences but they do not identifying the main idea of the paragraph nor stat the paragraph's point; OR (b) one or two body paragraphs do not include topic sentences.
Meets Expectations

Each body paragraph includes a topic sentence identifying the main idea of the paragraph and stating the paragraph's point.
Exceptional

Each body paragraph includes a well-structured topic sentence identifying the main idea of the paragraph, stating the paragraph's point, and is formulated to arouse curiosity in the reader.
Focus on Topic

Needs Improvement

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Approaching Expectations

The main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
Meets Expectations

The main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.
Exceptional

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Support for Topic

Needs Improvement

Supporting details and information are unclear or not related to the topic.
Approaching Expectations

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues are unsupported or unclear.
Meets Expectations

Supporting details and information are relevant and there is a clear correlation.
Exceptional

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Sequencing

Needs Improvement

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. May have written the essay as one long paragraph or as a list. Organization errors make the essay difficult to read.
Approaching Expectations

Errors in organization make it difficult to read essay. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Meets Expectations

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
Exceptional

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Transitions

Needs Improvement

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Approaching Expectations

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
Meets Expectations

Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Exceptional

A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Pacing

Needs Improvement

The pacing often feels awkward to the reader. The writer elaborates when there is little need, and then leaves out necessary supporting information.
Approaching Expectations

The pacing is generally well-controlled but the writer sometimes repeats the same point over and over, or spends too much time on details that don't matter.
Meets Expectations

The pacing is generally well-controlled but the writer occasionally does not elaborate enough.
Exceptional

The pacing is well-controlled. The writer knows when to slow down and elaborate, and when to pick up the pace and move on.
Sentence Fluency

Needs Improvement

Sentences lack structure and appear incomplete or rambling. The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractedly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
Approaching Expectations

Most sentences have a similar structure. Some sound natural and are, but several are stiff and awkward or are difficult to understand.
Meets Expectations

Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure and sound natural, but 1 or 2 are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand.
Exceptional

All sentences sound natural and each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis. Every paragraph has sentences that vary in length.
Commitment / Voice

Needs Improvement

The writer makes no attempt to make the reader care about the topic.
Approaching Expectations

The writer attempts to make the reader care about the topic, but is not really successful.
Meets Expectations

The writer successfully uses one or two reasons/appeals to try to show why the reader should care or want to know more about the topic. The writer attempts to show enthusiasm for the topic.
Exceptional

The writer successfully uses several reasons/appeals to try to show why the reader should care or want to know more about the topic. The writer's enthusiasm for the topic is apparent.
Word Choice

Needs Improvement

Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest. Unclear, 'tired', or 'lifeless' words are used.
Approaching Expectations

Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.
Meets Expectations

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.
Exceptional

Writer uses vivid words and phrases that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind, and the choice and placement of the words seems accurate, natural and not forced.
Conclusion

Needs Improvement

There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. OR the paper ends with a statement similar to, "This is the conclusion'" or, "I hope you enjoyed my paper." Thesis statement is not restated. Includes little or no summary of the key points of the essay. Does not end with statement about the character analyzed.
Approaching Expectations

Student partially restates assertion in the conclusion. Provides very brief summary of the key points of the essay. Makes an attempt at ending the essay with a statement about the character.
Meets Expectations

Student restates his/her assertion in the conclusion. Provides vague summary of the key points of the essay. Ends with statement about the character.
Exceptional

Student restates his/her assertion in the conclusion. Provides strong summary of the key points of the essay. Ends with statement about character.
Grammar & Spelling

Needs Improvement

Writer makes more than five (5) errors in grammar and/or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Approaching Expectations

Writer makes three or four errors in grammar and/or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Meets Expectations

Writer makes one or two errors in grammar and/or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Exceptional

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Capitalization & Punctuation

Needs Improvement

Writer makes more than seven (7) errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Approaching Expectations

Writer makes five or six errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Meets Expectations

Writer makes two, three, or four errors in capitalization and/or punctuation that catch the reader's attention and greatly interrupt the flow.
Exceptional

Writer makes no errors in capitalization or punctuation, so the paper is exceptionally easy to read.
In-Text Citations

Needs Improvement

Either no in-text citations are formatted correctly, or there are no in-text citations at all.
Approaching Expectations

Of the in-text citations, only a few are formatted correctly.
Meets Expectations

All but one or two in-text citations are formatted correctly.
Exceptional

All in-text citations are formatted correctly.
Works Cited Page

Needs Improvement

Either there is no works cited page, or none of the works are cited correctly. If there is a title for the page, it is not formatted correctly.
Approaching Expectations

On the works cited page, only a few are formatted correctly. The title is formatted correctly.
Meets Expectations

All but one or two of the works cited are done correctly. The title is formatted correctly.
Exceptional

All works cited are done correctly. The title is formatted correctly.




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