Name:___________________________________
Can be used for both original sketches or literary analysis sketches.
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Assignment Criteria |
Superior |
Good |
Needs Work |
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Sketch truly captures the essence or presence
of the character – is more than a physical description or even a
general feel for personality. |
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Sketch is powerfully organized for the revelation of character; uses sophisticated and effective transitions to help create flow and a comfortable pace; avoids sounding like an interview or list. |
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Sketch is fully developed by avoiding unsupported
generalizations – uses specific descriptions, details,
and anecdotes. |
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Sketch includes subtle details of human behavior
such as nervous ticks, dialect, or body language. |
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Sketch uses not only details about the character
him/herself but also pertinent and insightful observations about
the character’s environment, culture, personal
contacts, etc. |
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The tone is appropriate for the subject and purpose of this essay. Essay truly engages the reader - it is serious in the sense that it has purpose but it is also warm and personable if appropriate. |
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Is written in a personable or academic style with vivid
and precise diction, effective imagery, flowing and
sophisticated sentence variety. |
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| The essay is free of errors: punctuation, sentence fragments, comma splices, fused sentences, spelling, and usage. | |||
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The essay is professionally presented in the format requested; if for class, MLA style. |
SCORE:__________