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Character Analysis Essay 
The Outsiders Character Trait Essay
Rubric Code: K22BWC6
By gmagrino
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reflection  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Character Change Essay
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

(N/A)

Organization

The essay has an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion
Poor

The essay is missing any 2 of the required paragraphs.

If the essay is not organized into paragraphs, a 0 will be earned.
Fair

The essay has a form but is missing a paragraph.
Good

The essay is written in five paragraph form with an introduction, three body, paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Each paragraph is basic.
Excellent

The essay is written in five paragraph form with an introduction, three body, paragraphs, and a concluding paragraph. Each paragraph is fully complete.
Introduction

Requirements for an engaging introductory paragraph.
Poor

3 or more requirements are missing from the introduction OR thesis is missing.
Fair

2 requirements are missing from the introduction.
Good

Introduction includes title, author, genre, description of character, background and thesis statement.
Excellent

Introduction includes title, author, genre,description of character, background and thesis statement. It's interesting and has a unique voice.
Concluding Paragraph

Requirements for an engaging, reflective concluding paragraph.
Poor

Thesis statement is present but importance of character is missing.

If the thesis statement is not RESTATED in a different way or is MISSING, a 0 will be earned for this category.

If change is not concluded than a 0 will be earned in this category.
Fair

The importance of the character is missing but it is very basic. Thesis statement is present.
Good

Concluding paragraph restates thesis statement. It reflects on the character's importance in the novel as a result of the character's traits.
Excellent

Concluding paragraph restates thesis statement. It reflects on the character's importance in the story and restates thesis in a unique way.
Quotations

Essay includes a quote in each body paragraph to prove how the character chosen changes throughout the novel. The quote is introduced and explained in each paragraph.
Poor

The essay is missing quotes. If all three quotes are missing a 0 will be earned for this category.
Fair

The essay contains 3 quotes but there is no introduction /explanation of the quote.
Good

The essay contains 3 quotes with some introduced properly along with an explanations of the quote.
Excellent

The essay contains one quotes in each paragraph introduced properly along with an explanations of the quote. (3 quotes total essay)
MLA Format

MLA Format needs to be followed.
Poor

There are 3 or more errors in MLA format.
Fair

There are 2 errors in MLA Format.
Good

There is 1 errors in MLA Format as follows:
-12 point Times New Roman font
-Document is double spaced
-1 inch margins all around
-Heading
Name
Teacher's Name
ELA 8 Per. __
18 October 2021
Excellent

There are no errors in MLA Format as follows:
-12 point Times New Roman font
-Document is double spaced
-1 inch margins all around
-Heading
Name
Teacher's Name
ELA 8 Per. __
18 October 2021
English Language

Essay is written using proper usage, grammar and spelling.
Poor

The essay has major errors that detract from the paper's meaning and readability.
Fair

The essay has quite a few errors but it does not detract from the paper's meaning.
Good

The essay contains some errors. They do not distract from readability or meaning.
Excellent

There can be a few errors in using the English language.




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