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Character Analysis (Five Paragraph Essay)

Your literary analysis essay will focus on a specific character from the story. Choose one character that (in your opinion) affected the plot of the story. Think about how this character's actions or reactions, created complications or resolutions. Cite specific examples from the text to strengthen your position.

Rubric Code: LX24584

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Literary Analysis
	0/1 POINTS (N/A)	2 POINTS (N/A)	3/4 POINTS (N/A)	5 POINTS (N/A)
Introduction	0/1 POINTS Introduction does not include the required elements.	2 POINTS Introduction is missing SOME of the required elements.	3/4 POINTS Introduction includes required elements, but is very basic lacking creativity.	5 POINTS Introduction includes ALL of the required elements AND is creative and unique.
Thesis	0/1 POINTS Thesis is unclear and unsupported.	2 POINTS Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and topic sentences.	3/4 POINTS Thesis is clear and supported with concrete details and topic sentences throughout the essay.	5 POINTS Thesis is very clear and well developed throughout the essay.
Topic Sentences	0/1 POINTS Topic sentences are unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.	2 POINTS Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.	3/4 POINTS Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis.	5 POINTS Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words.
Body Paragraph 1	0/1 POINTS Body paragraph does NOT contain required elements: - at least one quotation and page # documented according to MLA format - text based elaboration - clincher sentence	2 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations are poorly paired with the character trait.	3/4 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations should have been better incorporated within paragraph.	5 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements and quotations are well incorporated within paragraph.
Body Paragraph 2	0/1 POINTS Body paragraph does NOT contain required elements: - at least one quotation and page # documented according to MLA format - text based elaboration - clincher sentence	2 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations are poorly paired with the character trait.	3/4 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations should have been better incorporated within paragraph.	5 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements and quotations are well incorporated within paragraph.
Body Paragraph 3	0/1 POINTS Body paragraph does NOT contain required elements: - at least one quotation and page # documented according to MLA format - text based elaboration - clincher sentence	2 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations are poorly paired with the character trait.	3/4 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements, but quotations should have been better incorporated within paragraph.	5 POINTS Body paragraph contains ALL of the required elements and quotations are well incorporated within paragraph.
Conclusion	0/1 POINTS Does not restate thesis and main points.	2 POINTS Restates thesis and main points and does not introduce any new ideas.	3/4 POINTS Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce new ideas, and reads well.	5 POINTS Restates thesis and main points, does not introduce any new ideas, and reads well with a unique comment/ending.
Organization	0/1 POINTS Essay and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and logically. Transitions and key words are not used to connect ideas.	2 POINTS Essays and paragraphs have several awkward spots that impact the flow. Transitions and key words are few and do not help much in connecting ideas.	3/4 POINTS Essay and paragraphs flow well and are well-connected. Transitions could have been better used.	5 POINTS Essay and paragraphs flow logically. Ideas are cohesive. Transitions and key words are effectively used.
Spelling and Grammar	0/1 POINTS MANY spelling and grammatical errors.	2 POINTS SOME spelling and grammatical errors.	3/4 POINTS FEW spelling and grammatical errors.	5 POINTS Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Word choice	0/1 POINTS Word choice does not show thought or diversity.	2 POINTS Word choice shows little thought or creativity.	3/4 POINTS Word choices are diverse and creative.	5 POINTS Word choices are creative and diverse and bring the essay to life.

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English

Types:

Writing

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