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Character Analysis

Rubric Code: X5X79A

By russwarwick

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

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Character Analysis Enter rubric description
	Emerging 1 pts	Partially Proficient 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Character Analysis 10.03.13--Analyzes the impact of character traits on the plot	Emerging The student doesn't understand plot elements or can't identify character traits.	Partially Proficient The student understands the character traits, but doesn't demonstrate understanding of how the character impacts the plot (lacks vocabulary)	Proficient The student is able to explain how a character's traits impact the plot using specific vocabulary (rising action, conflict, resolution, etc)	Advanced The student can analyze how the character impacts the plot, but also makes commentary on the believability of those actions.
Revising for Sequence 10.06.04--revises and revisits work for sequential details.	Emerging The student does not attempt revision.	Partially Proficient The student attempts revision but does not address sequence.	Proficient The student demonstrates knowledge of sequence while revising his/her writing.	Advanced The student is able to manipulate sequence to enhance effect.
Conventions (quoting) 10.09.09--punctuates dialogue and quotations correctly.	Emerging The student does not quote directly from text or does not punctuate.	Partially Proficient The student attempts to punctuate quotes correctly, but makes major errors.	Proficient The student punctuates dialogue/quotes directly.	Advanced The student uses multiple quotations within a single body paragraph to support a point.
Conventions (general) 10.09.14--using conventions correctly	Emerging The student makes frequent mistakes in conventions.	Partially Proficient The student makes multiple mistakes in conventions.	Proficient The student uses conventions (apostrophes, commas, quotation marks, etc) correctly.	Advanced Is able to use conventions to enhance style (semi colon usage combined and comma/conjunctinon, multiple commas, etc)
Sentence Fluency 10.10.01--uses sentence structure to create an effect or enhance meaning.	Emerging The students makes frequent mistakes in sentence structure.	Partially Proficient The student attempts to vary sentence structure, but ends up making run on/fragment sentences.	Proficient The student uses sentence structure to create emotion or to focus the reader on a central idea.	Advanced The student is able to create a sense of style using sentence structure.
Complex Causal Relationships 11.03.13--explains and gives examples of complex causal relationships.	Emerging The student does not attempt to explain cause and effect.	Partially Proficient The student attempts to explain cause and effects, but makes noticable ommissions/errors.	Proficient The student can explain cause and effect within a text	Advanced The student is able to explain how outcomes may change based on causal changes.
Finding information 11.05.09--cites referenced information in MLA format.	Emerging The student does not cite referenced information.	Partially Proficient The student attempts to cite referenced material.	Proficient The student cites referenced information in MLA format correctly.	Advanced The student sites a variety of different materials correctly.
Thesis writing 11.06.01--The student creates a thesis statement on a process.	Emerging There is no apparent thesis statement.	Partially Proficient The student is able to create a statement, but the thesis lacks either cause or effect.	Proficient The student creates a thesis statement with both a cause and effect	Advanced The student is able to create a thesis with a cause and effect, but goes further to create a dynamic, creative, or highly unique thesis statement.
Focusing on revision 11.06.04--The student is able to revise while focusing on an event.	Emerging The student does not revise the work.	Partially Proficient The student revises the work, but generally ignores specific events in the paper.	Proficient The student shows evidence of revision based on an event.	Advanced The student is able to make revisions to sequence that enhances or clarifies the meaning of the writing.
Word Choice 11.08.07--using specific words	Emerging The student does not attempt to push his/her vocabulary	Partially Proficient The student attempts to stretch vocabulary, but relies on generic words throughout his/her work	Proficient The student is able to use precise and specific words.	Advanced The student is able to use words that enhance mood, tone or contribute to thematic message.
Word Choice 11.08.08.08Uses words for specific purposes	Emerging The student does not attempt to use appropriate word choice (using text message language, etc).	Partially Proficient The student attempts to use appropriate words, but falls short (eg uses first instead of 3rd person while writing a formal essay)	Proficient The student is able to use vocabulary for specific purposes	Advanced The student is able to utilize word choice to create mood, tone or persuasive means.
Sentence Fluency 11.10.01--using natural transitions	Emerging The student does not use transitions	Partially Proficient The student uses pedantic transitions (first, second, third, etc)	Proficient The student is able to use natural transitions (avoiding "first, second, third, etc")	Advanced The student is able to use stylistic transitions that impact the piece in an artistic way.
Literary Analysis 12.03.11--Analyzing a work to show how it reflects culture	Emerging The student does not grasp the cultural significance of a work	Partially Proficient The student attempts to address culture, but falls short on specifics.	Proficient The student is able to show how a work demonstrates cultural importance	Advanced The student shows how we are all connected to an authors discourse on culture.
Literary Analysis 12.03.12--explaining how literary devices effect the meaning of a text	Emerging The student does not identify literary devices	Partially Proficient The student identifies literary devices, but does not link them to overall meaning.	Proficient The student is able to explain how literary devices effect the meaning (eg theme) of a text	Advanced The student is able to extend analysis further to include mood and tone
Finding and Using info 12.05.10--recognizing author's bias	Emerging The author does not attempt to understand perspective	Partially Proficient The student identifies the author's perspective, but fails to connect that to bias	Proficient The student recognizes authors bias in a text	Advanced The student is proficient, but goes further to analyze why the bias exists and how it impact the reader
Organization and Structure 12.06.04--using PEA paragraphing	Emerging The student does not attempt PEA paragraphs	Partially Proficient The student attempts PEA, but misses key parts (analysis or evidence).	Proficient The student is able to use point, evidence and analysis paragraphing	Advanced The student is able to include elaboration on the analysis as to why the evidence is important.
Word Choice Using words specific to persuasion	Emerging The student does not attempt persuasion	Partially Proficient The student uses pathos and ethos (emotion and authority) in order to make a point in literary analysis	Proficient The student is able to use logical reasoning in a literary analysis	Advanced The student is able to use premises and conclusions in an literary analysis--in a way that is either sound or valid.
Sentence Fluency Uses transition that indicate logical progression	Emerging The student uses predictable transitions	Partially Proficient The student uses basic, natural transitions	Proficient The student is able to use transitional phrases that indicate a logical progression from point to point.	Advanced The student experiments with endings and beginnings of a piece of writing.

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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