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Character Trait Analysis - A Thousand Splendid Suns 
Character Trait Analysis - The Grapes of Wrath
Write a five-paragraph essay (minimum 750 words) comparing a selected pair of characters from the book. Discuss three of the characters’ traits and what the reader learns from the characters’ experiences (i.e. a theme). Your comparative essay will be an integrated analysis of both character and theme.
Rubric Code: TXW2737
By Nordleaf
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Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Character Analysis
  Fair/Poor

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Mastery

5 pts

Exemplary

6 pts

Interpretation

Fair/Poor

Interpretation of the character's traits are inaccurate and based on random textual references
Good

Interpretation of the character's traits are mostly accurate. Textual references may be based on insufficient textual references
Mastery

Interpretation of the characer's traits are accurate and based on logical textual references
Exemplary

Interpretation of the character's traits are accurate and is based on logical and insightful textual references
Supporting Evidence

Fair/Poor

The evidence does not clearly support the interpretation. Less than two citations are random or not included to support the interpretation
Good

The evidence somewhat supports the interpretation. Two citations are sometimes included to support the interpretation and connection to the interpertation is not always clear.
Mastery

The evidence accurately supports the interpretation. Two citations are included, but not always clearly connected to the interpretation
Exemplary

The evidence strongly and insightfully supports the interpretation. Evidence is clearly stated and more than two citations to the text.
Application of Character

Fair/Poor

Interpretation is not extended beyond the explanation and support. No connection is made to plot, or connection does not follow logically from character interpretation.
Good

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.
Mastery

Interpretation is extended through brief elaboration and connected to plot, but the explanation is unclear and difficult to understand.
Exemplary

Character interpretation is extended beyond explanation through detailed elaboration. A conclusion is made and explained sufficiently to connect character to plot.
Ideas

Main Theme
Supporting Details
Fair/Poor

Lacks Central idea
Somewhat unclear, vague main idea with insufficient or irrelevant details.
Development is attempted but minimal.
Good

Main idea may be cloudy because supporting details are too general or off the topic
Purpose and main idea may be unclear and cluttered with unimportant details
Maybe be unclear because paragraph has too many ideas/main points
Mastery

Main ideas stand out with strong, accurate, credible supporting details. Writing is clear, focused, and interesting.
Maybe lacking a paragraph that had been assigned
Exemplary

Essay centered around the assigned idea or topic
Exceptionally clear, focused, with relevant, strong supporting details
Strong developed main ideas. Relevant rich supporting details. Exceptionally clear throughout. Holds reader's attention throughout.

Correct number of paragraphs assigned
Organization

Structure
Intro
Conclusion
Fair/Poor

Lack of structure; disorganized and hard to follow

Appears to start or stop in the middle of an idea

Off topic, not following directions for the writing
Good

Tries to be organized, may be a "list" of items

Beginning and ending not very clear, lacking a clear introduction and conclusion
Mastery

Strong order and structure
Clear introduction and conclusion

Organization is appropriate
Attempt of an introduction and conclusion
Exemplary

Effectively organized in logical and creative manner, following an example given in class
Word Choice

Precision
Effectiveness
Imagery
Fair/Poor

Words/Vocabulary repetitious sometimes not appropriate or not topic related
Limited range of words
Language is quite ordinary or generic. Mundane expressions. Accurate for the most part.
Good

Language is functional and appropriate and topic related
Words may be correct but overused
Common words chosen
Mastery

Descriptive, broad range of words. Conveys message in an interesting, clear, precise,and natural way. Words energize the writing.
Exemplary

Precise, carefully chosen words
Strong images
Conveys message in an exceptionally interesting precise, yet natural way. Original expression. Rich, broad, powerful range of words.
Voice

Fair/Poor

Voice may be inconsistent. Limited sense of audience, topic, or purpose.
Good

Voice is present, but may be inconsistent in places regarding audience. Expressive. At times may be inappropriate--too casual or formal. Committed to topic.
Mastery

Strong sense of audience, topic, and purpose. Comes to life. Appropriate. Committed to topic.
Exemplary

Exceptional sense of audience, topic and purpose. Engaging. Original. Appropriate. Deeply committed to topic.
Sentence Fluency

Rhythm
Flow
Variety
Fair/Poor

Writing is mechanical rather than fluid. Good control over simple sentences; little control over complex sentences. May slow reader.
Good

Writing flows. Sounds natural for the most part. Strong control over simple sentences with variable control over complex sentences. Strengths outweigh weaknesses.
Mastery

Writing has an easy flow and rhythm. Frequent sentence variation. Natural sound. Many strengths present.
Exemplary

Extensive variation in sentence structure which flows and has rhythm. Uses sentence structure to draw attention to key ideas.
Conventions

appropriate spelling
Capitals
Punctuation
Grammar
Fair/Poor

Limited control. Errors begin to impede readability. Spelling errors distract reader. Significant need for editing.
Good

Control of standard conventions appropriate for grade level. Minor errors do not affect readability. Spelling usually correct. Moderate need for editing.
Mastery

Effective use of conventions. Strong use of spelling. Little need for editing.
Exemplary

Exceptional control. No noticeable errors. Exceptionally strong spelling. Very little or NO need for editing.




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