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Great Expectations
Character Analysis
After reading the novel, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, write a well-written essay, characterize specifically and account for the role money-or its equivalent-plays for one of the characters. Explain the contribution it makes to the meaning of the work as a whole. Do not summarize the plot.
Rubric Code:
XX9CXXW
By
dwood1
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Subject:
English
Type:
Reading
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Character Analysis
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Interpretation
10
Interpretation of the role of money or its equivalent in relation to the character is accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references.
8
Interpretation of the role of money or its equivalent in relation to the character is somewhat accurate and based on logical textual references.
6
Interpretation of the role of money or its equivalent in relation to the character is mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references.
4
Interpretation of the role of money or its equivalent in relation to the character is inaccurate and based on random textual references.
Supporting Evidence
10
The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is clearly stated and citations to the text is included.
8
The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Citations are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation
6
The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpertation is not always clear.
4
The evidence does not clearly support the interpretation. Citations are random or not included to support the interpretation
Application of Character
10
Character interpretation is extended beyond explanation through detailed elaboration. A conclusion is made and explained sufficiently to connect character to plot.
8
Interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connected to plot, but the explanation is unclear and difficult to understand.
6
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 in order for the reader to fully understand the connection.
4
Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. No connection is made to plot, or connection does not follow logically from character interpretation.
Grammar/Vocabulary/Spelling/ MLA
10
Shows excellent understanding and application of grammar, vocabulary, MLA Formatting, and spelling.
8
Shows great understanding of grammar concepts, but sentences lack full clarity and mastery of tenses and spelling while MLA has some errors.
6
Shows basic understanding of grammar concepts, but fails to recognize and use proper tenses to form sentences while understanding word meaning and spelling properly and MLA has several errors.
4
Shows insufficient understanding of past, present, and future tenses along with vocabulary meaning and spelling, while MLA formatting is poor.
Paragraph Structure/Organization
10
*topic sentences present with transitions
*organization of paragraphs consistent and complete - paragraphs are parallel in organization
*idea development complete and interesting
*ideas supported with specific, cited text examples from novel
*opinion present, interesting and thoughtfully explained
*paragraphs are coherent, flow from idea to idea, and draw reader's interest and response
8
*topic sentences present but simple
*organization of paragraphs somewhat developed but not consistent
*idea development simple but complete
*ideas supported with examples from novel
*opinion present and clear
*paragraphs are readable and understandable
6
*topic sentences present but need improvement or not evident in each paragraph
*organization of paragraphs are simple
*idea development not consistent
*opinion present but difficult to understand
*some ideas supported with examples from novel
*paragraphs have some flow and coherence
4
*topic sentences not clear or not evident
*organization of paragraph wanders from topic sentence
*ideas not complete or developed
*opinion not clear or sustained
*ideas not supported with examples from text
*little coherence in paragraphs
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
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