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Character and Plot Development 
Character Development
Rubric Code: ZX7CB73
By jayers718
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Use of descriptive language to describe physical and behavioral character traits.
  Emergent

Character descriptions are basic and concrete

1 pts

Developing

Character descriptions clearly disriminate characters' physical and behavioral differences.

2 pts

Proficient

Character descriptions are well-developed, using clear descriptive language

3 pts

Excellent

Character desciptions evoke vivid physical imagery and unique personalities and behavioral traits.

4 pts

Physical Traits

Description evokes strong visual image of character
Emergent

Uses 1-2 basic adjectives to describe how the characters look.
Developing

Uses some adjectives that provide a clear description of characters' general appearance
Proficient

Comprehensive description that includes subtle or unique details in appearance, movement, expression.
Excellent

Descriptions include use of figurative language to paint a picture for the reader
Behavioral Traits

Description describes personality traits, habits, likes/dislikes.
Emergent

Uses 1-2 basic adjectives to describe how the characters act.
Developing

Uses some adjectives that provide a clear description of characters' behavior.
Proficient

Comprehensive description that includes subtle or unique details in actions and personality
Excellent

Descriptions include use of figurative language that gives the reader insight into the character's intentions and temperament
Indirect Characterization

Proposes story events and details that relate to character traits.
Emergent

Demonstrates basic understanding of cause and effect between character traits and actions.
Developing

Character traits described lead to interesting/important story events.
Proficient

Well thought-out character descriptions and actions directly reflected in story events.
Excellent

Proposes interesting events, plot twists that are directly or indirectly related to character traits.
Story Elements
  Emergent

1 pts

Developing

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Plot Development

The arch of action the story follows.
Emergent

Ideas and scenes are hard to follow.
Developing

The story is a little hard to follow in parts but follows the basic outline of plot.
Proficient

The story is well organized and it is easy to follow the development of plot , but it could use some clarity in parts.
Excellent

The story is very well written with interesting and clear plot development that lead to a reasonable resolution.
Creativity

Originality and intrigue
Emergent

There is little evidence of creativity in the story. The author does not seem to have used much imagination.
Developing

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions, but they distract from the story. The author has tried to use his/her imagination.
Proficient

The story contains a few creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has used his/her imagination.
Excellent

The story contains many creative details and/or descriptions that contribute to the reader's enjoyment. The author has really used his/her imagination.
Mechanics

Punctuation, spelling, usage
Emergent

The story contains so many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics that errors block reading.
Developing

The story contains many and/or serious errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics; may interfere with reading.
Proficient

The story contains few minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.
Excellent

The story contains no errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.
Requirements

12 pt "reasonable" font; at least 3 parts/chapters; at least 6 pages
Emergent

Many requirements were not met.
Developing

Most (about 75%) of the written requirements were met, but several were not.
Proficient

Almost all (about 90%) the written requirements were met.
Excellent

All of the written requirements were met.




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