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Into Thin Air: Character Analysis Essay 
Character Analysis
Write an analytical expository essay informing your classmates about the character from whose perspective you wrote the journal. Explain the character's elements, which you have interpreted accurately from the text. Each element must be supported with evidence. A connection must be drawn between character elements and plot.
Rubric Code: K26XX7
By sgeisenberg
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Character Analysis
  Master

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Learning Challenge

1 pts

Interpretation

Master

Interpretation of the character is accurate and is focused on comprehension of the most significant character elements in the text.
Proficient

Interpretation of the character is accurate and based on comprehension of text.
Basic

Interpretation of the character is mostly accurate. Comprehension of text presents a challenge for the student.
Learning Challenge

Interpretation of the character is inaccurate and evidences a learning challenge in comprehension of text.
Supporting Evidence

Master

The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is included in appropriate format.
Proficient

The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Citations are included, but are either not always appropriately formed or clearly connected to the interpretation.
Basic

The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpertation is not always clear. Format is consistently incorrect.
Learning Challenge

The evidence does not clearly support the interpretation. Citations are insufficient or not included to support the interpretation. There is no correct or consistent format to the quotes.
Application of Character

Master

Character interpretation is extended beyond explanation through detailed elaboration. A conclusion is made and explained sufficiently to connect character to plot.
Proficient

Interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connected to plot, but the explanation is unclear and difficult to understand.
Basic

Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. A logical connection is made between character and plot, however, the explanation is brief and insufficient in order for the reader to fully understand the connection.
Learning Challenge

Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. No connection is made to plot, or connection does not follow logically from character interpretation.
Organization & GUMS

Master

Essay contains effective expository form discussed in class and contains at least three body paragraphs. There is a logical and well-thought-out organization of body paragraphs and sentences within them. There are few errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or sentence structure.
Proficient

Essay contains most parts of expository form as covered in class, and three body paragraphs. There is little evidence that organization of paragraphs and sentences within them was well-thought-out. There are some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or sentence structure.
Basic

Essay contains ineffective expository introduction and conclusion, and three body paragraphs. There is little to no organization of body paragraphs or sentences within them. There are many errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or sentence structure.
Learning Challenge

Essay may contain the minimum five paragraphs, but all are lacking the detail and effectiveness necessary to inform the reader and analyze the character. No prior organization is evident. The frequency of errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, or sentence structure inhibit understanding for the reader.




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