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English I Characterization Essay 
The Great Gatsby Characterization Essay
Rubric Code: NXB28C4
By kelseyvoeller
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

3 pts

Fair

6 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Actions
10 pts

Body paragraph 1
Poor

Student failed to include two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Missing evidence or analysis.
Fair

Student failed to include two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Weak evidence. Analysis does not support the evidence. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Good

Student included two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Evidence may be weak or not support the specific category. Analysis weak or not pertinent. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Excellent

Student included two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Both pieces of evidence pertain to the same character. The analysis reveals something about the character chosen.
Words
10 pts

Body paragraph 2
Poor

Student failed to include two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Missing evidence or analysis.
Fair

Student failed to include two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Weak evidence. Analysis does not support the evidence. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Good

Student included two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Evidence may be weak or not support the specific category. Analysis weak or not pertinent. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Excellent

Student included two pieces of specific textual evidence and two pieces of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Both pieces of evidence pertain to the same character. The analysis reveals something about the character chosen.
Thoughts
10 pts

Body paragraph 3
Poor

Student failed to include one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Missing evidence or analysis.
Fair

Student failed to include one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Weak evidence. Analysis does not support the evidence. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Good

Student included one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Evidence may be weak or not support the specific character. Analysis weak or not pertinent. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Excellent

Student included one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Evidence pertains to the same character. The analysis reveals something about the character chosen.
Motivations
10 pts

Body paragraph 4
Poor

Student failed to include one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Missing evidence or analysis.
Fair

Student failed to include one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Weak evidence. Analysis does not support the evidence. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Good

Student included one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlates to the evidence provided. Evidence may be weak or not support the specific character. Analysis weak or not pertinent. The analysis fails to reveal something about the character chosen.
Excellent

Student included one piece of specific textual evidence and one piece of analysis that correlate to the evidence provided. Evidence pertains to the same character. The analysis reveals something about the character chosen.
Rough Draft/highlights
5 pts

Poor

Rough draft with highlights and peer revision sheet missing. Revisions not made to improve writing.
Fair

Missing either rough draft with highlights or peer revision sheet. Revisions not made to improve writing.
Good

Rough draft with highlights and peer revision sheet attached. Revisions possibly made to improve writing.
Excellent

Rough draft with highlights and peer revision sheet attached. Revisions clearly made to improve writing.
Grammar and Mechanics
5 pts

Poor

Essay is not free of grammar and mechanical errors. 7+ errors present.
Fair

Essay is attempting to be free of grammar and mechanical errors. 5-7 errors present.
Good

Essay is relatively free of grammar and mechanical errors. 3-5 errors present.
Excellent

Essay is free of grammar and mechanical errors. 1-3 errors present.




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