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Characterization Booklet Rubric
Student's booklet should demonstrate knowledge of the ways authors develop characters
in a story. Each page should have a quote or passage from the novel that illustrates and
supports a particular character trait. Additionally, each page should have an illustration
that represents the chosen passage.
Cover page--should be a character sketch of the face of the main character. Student may
trace or sketch the main character on posterboard, cut out the sketch, then add the pages
below to complete the booklet.
Title page--Title of book, author, your name, date
Page One--Character's appearance
Page Two--What the character says
Page Three--What the character does
Page Four--What other characters say about the character
Page Five--How other characters act towards the character
Page Six--What the author says directly about the character
Page Seven--In one page, describe the character in detail, i.e., physical appearance,
various character traits with evidence to support your opinion, and discuss if this
character is a dynamic or static character and give evidence to support your opinion.
RUBRIC
Cover page represents the character and is neatly completed
Title page contains the title, author, student's name, and date
Page One--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Two--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Three--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Four--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Five--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Six--page contains quote or passage
Illustration represents passage
Page Seven--Essay
Physical appearance of character is described
Several character traits are discussed with supporting evidence
Student discusses if character is dynamic or status and supports opinion
Minimal spelling and grammatical errors throughout booklet
Followed directions and is neatly done
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