Character Analysis Essay Rubric

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Length: 2 pages

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Attribute	Very Successful 5	Moderate Success 4	Basic Skill 3
Thesis Statement	The thesis statement of the essay has a clearly listed character as its subject, a precise opinion clause, and two blueprint clauses. The thesis statement appears at the end of the first paragraph.	The thesis statement possesses a clear character as its subject and a precise opinion is given. Blueprint clauses are either incomplete or missing. The thesis statement appears at the end of the first paragraph.	The thesis statement has a character subject but the opinion clause is vague or missing, and/or incomplete blueprint clauses are a factor. The thesis statement appears in the first paragraph.
Body Paragraphs	The essay has two body paragraphs (2^nd and 3^rd respectively). Paragraphs must be at least five sentences long with one supporting example or quote from the text.	The essay has two body paragraphs that possess topic sentences. Each paragraph is at least four sentences long with a supporting example or quote present in each paragraph.	The essay has a body paragraph with a topic sentence somewhat related to the thesis statement. One quote is present in the paragraph and it is at least four sentences long.
Topic Sentences	Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence that conveys the general subject of the paragraph. The subject of each topic sentence is taken directly from the blueprint clauses of the thesis statement.	Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence that conveys the general subject of the paragraph. The subject of the topic sentence contains a reference to the thesis statement.	Each body paragraph starts with a topic sentence that conveys the general subject of the paragraph.
Supporting Statements	All statements in the body paragraphs directly relate to the topic sentences of the paragraph.	Some statements in the body paragraphs are directly related to the topic sentences of the paragraph.	One statement in the body paragraphs has a sentence subject that directly relates to the topic sentence of the paragraph.
Mechanics	No spelling or grammar errors are present in the essay. The essay contains no occurrences of passive voice.	One-two spelling and/or grammar errors are present in the essay. Some instances of passive voice are present.	Multiple spelling and/or grammar errors are present along with multiple occurrences of passive voice.