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Character Sketch Rubric 
Character Sketch Rubric
Create a character sketch for one of the main characters in the novel. Choose a character you connect with and remember that even though some descriptions will be short, you can look beyond the words on the page to see what the author is telling you about each character.
Rubric Code: AXCC9A7
By abrak8
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Subject: English  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Awesome Job!

5 pts

Pretty Good

5 pts

Almost There

3 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Introduction (Organization)

Awesome Job!

The introduction is inviting and engaging. The topic is crystal clear. Can't wait to read more!
Pretty Good

The introduction is effective, but is not particularly inviting to the reader. The topic is clear.
Almost There

The introduction is not particularly inviting to the reader, and the topic is somewhat clear.
Needs Work

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Sequencing (Organization)

Awesome Job!

Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader.
Pretty Good

Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting.
Almost There

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Needs Work

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Character Traits (content)

Awesome Job!

You included 3-5 traits in a way that brings your character to life. I feel like I know your character!
Pretty Good

You included 3-5 traits as required in your writing.
Almost There

You did not include the minimum of three traits in your writing.
Needs Work

One or no traits were present in your writing.
Support for Topic (Content)

Awesome Job!

Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.
Pretty Good

Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.
Almost There

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.
Needs Work

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.
Focus on Topic (Content)

Awesome Job!

There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information.
Pretty Good

Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general.
Almost There

Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.
Needs Work

The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.
Creativity in Presentation

Awesome Job!

Unique and/or original ideas were used to present the characters. The work is of high quality and easy to understand.
Pretty Good

Ideas for presenting characters were predictable. The work is neat and easy to understand.
Almost There

The ideas for presenting the characters had potential but needed explaining.
Needs Work

The ideas for presenting the characters were scattered and unorganized or not present at all.




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