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Character Analysis - Rogue Wave 
Write a short analysis of one of the main characters. Introduce the character. Include the name of the movie and the author. Briefly describe the setting. Explain the character’s relationship, motivation, influence, or conflict. Identify significant traits of the character. Use evidence from the book/movie to support the explanation of each trait, connecting the character to the plot. Pull everything together in a concluding statement, and leave the reader thinking.
Rubric Code: PXBCX65
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Character Analysis
  Excellent

10 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Needs Attention

5 pts

Missing

2 pts

Interpretation

Excellent

The interpretation or analysis of the character is precise and is based on logical textual references.
Proficient

The interpretation or analysis of the character is accurate and is based on logical textual references.
Needs Attention

The interpretation or analysis of the character is reasonable. Sufficient logical textual references may be lacking.
Missing

The interpretation or analysis of the character is off-base. it is unsupported by any logical textual references.
Supporting Evidence

Excellent

The textual evidence strongly supports the interpretation. The explanation is logical. It is both clear and concise. It is insightful.
Proficient

The textual evidence supports the interpretation. The explanation is logical, but may lack clarity.
Needs Attention

The evidence loosely supports the interpretation. The explanation has merit; there is some logic, but it's weak.
Missing

Any textual evidence does not support the interpretation. Any attempted explanation lacks logic.
Application of Character

Excellent

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

The character interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connection to plot, but the explanation is not completely clear and/or is difficult to understand.
Needs Attention

The character 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, preventing the reader from fully understand the connection.
Missing

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

Excellent

Writing traits are skillfully used, including proper paragraph structure and organization of ideas, and fluidity of writing using a variety of sentence structure and transitions between paragraphs/ideas.
Proficient

There is good use of writing traits, including organization of ideas and fluidity of writing.
Needs Attention

Ideas are evident. There is an attempt at proper paragraph structure, but readability is a bit difficult due to some lack of organization and/or fluidity.
Missing

Ideas need to be identified and organized.
Grammar/Vocabulary/Spelling

Excellent

Shows near-perfect understanding and application of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, vocabulary definitions, and spelling.
Proficient

Shows good understanding of all grammar concepts and spelling, but does include some errors.
Needs Attention

Shows very basic understanding of some grammar concepts and includes a distracting number of errors.
Missing

Shows little understanding of grammar concepts. It is fraught with grammar and spelling errors.




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