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Create your own Character 
Create your own Greek God
Rubric Code: M2W96AC
By DeidreH
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Creating a character
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Scenario

Poor

The scenario is unsuitable.
Fair

Choice of scenario is a little mundane and does not allow the writer to showcase the character.
Good

Good choice of scenario to introduce character.
Excellent

Excellent choice of scenario in which to introduce character. Clearly enables the writer to bring out the character's most important characteristics.
Physical characteristics

Poor

The description is too short and simplistic. The reader is unable to form an image of the character based on the description.
Fair

The learner has described the character but there is limited detail, and very little attempt to use different literary devices. The reader is only able to form a vague image of the character.
Good

A fairly detailed description of the character is included. The learner has attempted to use a few different literary devices to enhance the character description; however, some of the description may be cliched. The reader is able to form a mental picture of the character.
Excellent

A detailed description of the character is included. The learner has used unique and interesting literary devices to enhance the character description. The reader is able to form a clear and vivid image of the character.
Personality

Poor

The character is very flat and one dimensional
Fair

The character lacks depth. It tends to be very stereotyped and not particularly believable.
The learner tends tell us and not show us.
Good

The character has some depth. The learner has attempted to provide both positive and negative traits. There are some interesting aspects about the character. The learner has attempted to use 'show-don't-tell'.
Excellent

The character has a great deal of depth. The learner has provided both positive and negative personality traits. The character is intriguing. The character is authentic and believable. The learner has effectively used 'show-don't-tell'.
Dialogue

Poor

No dialogue is included.
Fair

The dialogue tends to be mundane and does not add much value to our understanding of the character.
Good

Good use of dialogue that helps to bring the character to life.
Excellent

Excellent use of dialogue that adds depth and interest to the character. Brings the character to life.
Spelling and punctuation

Poor

There is no evidence of editing.
Fair

insufficient time has been spent on editing. There are numerous spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.
Good

A well edited piece of writing with very few spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.
Excellent

Flawless piece of writing with virtually no spelling, punctuation or grammatical errors.






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