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Personal Character Trait Essay

Students choose a single character trait that defines them and gives at least three examples from their lives that illustrate this trait.

Rubric Code: H987WW

By earlmelissa

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Personal Descriptive Essay Enter rubric description
	Excellent 4 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Developing Skills 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Character trait with example Students will use examples from their own lives to illustrate a defining character trait.	Excellent A single character trait is well-supported with at least three examples from real life using vivid descriptions, and figurative language like similes, metaphors, and hyperboles.	Meets Expectations A single character trait is supported with three examples from real life using some vivid descriptions, and figurative language like similes, metaphors, and hyperboles.	Developing Skills More than one character trait, or less than three examples from real life. Examples may not directly relate to the character trait.	Needs Improvement No clear character trait
Punctuation, spelling, and grammar Any assignment should be carefully examined to ensure that all words are spelled correctly, there are no punctuation or grammar errors.	Excellent	Meets Expectations	Developing Skills	Needs Improvement
Enter title Enter description	Excellent	Meets Expectations	Developing Skills	Needs Improvement