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Character Shield

You will design a shield for your assigned character that has 4 symbols that represent the four most dominant characteristics for that character. You will then type a paragraph that describes what each symbol represents and uses at least 2 story details, with citations, that support each symbol that is included on the shield.

Rubric Code: T2253X7

By whistlingwoman

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Subject: English

Type: Reading

Grade Levels: 6-8

Character Shield
	Below Expectations 10 pts	Meets Expectations 15 pts	Well Above Expectaions 20 pts
Effort	Below Expectations Little effort is observed by the neatness, creativity, and overall look and feel of the shield, characteristics and/or interests represented.	Meets Expectations Some effort is observed by the neatness, creativity, and overall look and feel of the shield, characteristics and/or interests represented.	Well Above Expectaions Great effort is observed by the neatness, creativity, and overall look and feel of the shield, characteristics and/or interests represented. Stayed on track and created a solid representation of the character, following directions given.
Neatness	Below Expectations Little observable care was taken in the design and color of the shield, inclusion of pictures and how they are placed on the paper.	Meets Expectations Some care was taken in the design and color of the shield. Inclusion of pictures and their placement on the coat of arms was accurate and followed guidelines given.	Well Above Expectaions Great care was taken in the design and color of the shield. Inclusion of pictures and their placement were attractive and added to the aesthetics of the shield.
Meaningful Images	Below Expectations Little observable thought went into how to represent characteristics and/or interests of the chosen character	Meets Expectations Some thought was put into how to represent characteristics and/or interests of the chosen character	Well Above Expectaions Great thought was put into selecting images and a serious attempt to create good images is evident.
Use of color and design	Below Expectations Shield contains more than three (3) main colors. May have used pencil or ink that is left in the picture and not hidden.	Meets Expectations Colors do not go well together and detract from the image. There may be use of pencil or ink pen that is not hidden.	Well Above Expectaions Color is attractive and blends well. It adds to the meaning of the picture, rather than taking away from it.
Objective Met	Below Expectations The shield does not clearly demonstrate the intended characteristics.	Meets Expectations The shield somewhat demonstrates which characteristics are being represented and the intereststs are clearly defined. Some guidelines not followed accurately.	Well Above Expectaions The shield clearly demonstrates which characteristics being represented and what interests are represented. All guidelines were followed accurately.
Spelling	Below Expectations - 8 points Needs Work There are more than 6 spelling errors.	Meets Expectations - 5 points Good There are 3-4 spelling errors.	Well Above Expectaions Excellent There are 0-2 spelling errors.
Mechanics grammar, punctuation, capitalization	Below Expectations - 8 points Needs Work Paragraph has more than 6 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	Meets Expectations -5 points Good Paragraph has 3-4 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.	Well Above Expectaions Excellent Paragraph has 0-2 errors in punctuation, capitalization, and noun-verb agreement.

Keywords:

Coat of Arms, Shield

Subjects:

English

Types:

Reading

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