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Character Sketch Character Sketch Creative Writing Rubric Code: Z2W2A29 By sass200911 Ready to use Private Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Character sketch writing
	Poor-Fair 1 point (N/A)	Fair-good 2 points (N/A)	Good-Excellent 3 points (N/A)
Methods used for characterization Use of dialogue, gestures, actions, inner thought and appearance	Poor-Fair There is little to no use of dialogue, gestures, actions, inner thought and appearance to reveal the character. None of these used or used sparsely	Fair-good There is some usage of dialogue, gestures, actions, inner thought, and appearance to reveal character, but the other could have utilized these methods for a better description.	Good-Excellent Characters are revealed quite well with the usage of dialogue, gestures, actions, inner thought and appearance. All are used or only one is missing.
Overrall Characterization How well do I "know" your character. Narrative/Descriptive passages	Poor-Fair The characters' development is weak. I know little or nothing about the character. There is no picture of the character. The writing does not paint a picture for the reader as if he is there, meeting the characters or watching a film of the scene, but rather tells about the action.	Fair-good The characters' development is mediocre. I know some things about this character, but I need to know more. An incomplete picture of the character. he writing paints a sporadic picture for the reader as if he is there, meeting the characters or watching a film of the scene.	Good-Excellent The character is well developed. Portrays a definite sense of personality (voice) unique from the writer (you). You have painted a picture of this person with words. The writing paints a picture for the reader as if he/she is there, meeting the characters or watching a film of the scene. Appeals to all 5 senses are used.
Grammar Usage Sentence Types Prepositional Phrases Participles and participial phrases.	Poor-Fair Many grammatical errors evident int he writing. The majority of the writing does not adhere to the standards of written English.	Fair-good Some of the writing adheres to the standards of written English.	Good-Excellent The majority of the writing adheres to the standards of written English.
Academic Vocabulary Usage Dialogue,description,sequence, exposition,conflict.	Poor-Fair None of the academic or concept vocabulary is used.	Fair-good 1-2 academic vocabulary words are used.	Good-Excellent Most of the academic vocabulary words are used properly.