Methods of Characterization Rubric Scoring Guide
Part I Directions—Rubric Scoring: Evaluate each paragraph by using the rubric below. Use the following scale to rate the quality of each objective. For this scale, a score of zero is lowest and a score of four is highest. Then, in the margin of your partner’s paper, explain the reason for your overall rating.
Scores 1 2 3 4
J Will have several sentences, including one statement (topic sentence), two or more sentences of examples (supporting sentences) that strongly supports the statement, and two or more sentences of explanation (concluding sentences) that thoroughly explains the evidence 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Correctly identifies the characterization type within the statement 0 1 2 3 4 =
J The statement sentence does not contain any explanation 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Sentences are smoothly connected (with transitions) and the paragraph reads well 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Parenthetically cites the author and page number of the evidence and is written in MLA format 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Labels the statement, example, and explanation, as well as the types of transitions used 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Relatively free from spelling, grammatical, and mechanical errors 0 1 2 3 4 =
J Takes creative risks and hooks the attention of the audience
0 1 2 3 4 = ________
Add Scores and Total =
Divide Totals by 8 =
Part II Directions—Writing Evaluation: Using the language of our rubric, write a 75 word or more evaluation on the back of this paper. In your review, explain the quality of each objective for the rubric, as well as the overall quality of the paper. Be sure to state what the writer did well and what the writer needs to do to improve.
Attach this rubric to your partner’s paper