The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Character Analysis Essay
Exceptional:
Attention grabbing, interesting
introduction with a controlling
thesis, which is supported by
each concrete detail in the body
paragraphs.
At least three, proper body
paragraphs that use character
analysis as commentary and does
not use plot summary to prove
writer’s point.
Concludes with a strong, wellwritten conclusion that brings
the introduction’s point back
around in a smooth and logical
manner.
Sentence structure shows an
understanding of complex, varied
sentence types.
Spelling and grammar rules are
understood. Errors are at a
minimum and never interfere
with the overall flow or
understanding or the reader’s
enjoyment of the essay.
Very Good:
Interesting introduction with a
controlling thesis, which is
supported by each concrete
detail in the body paragraphs.
Good:
Introduction with a controlling
thesis, which is mostly supported
by each concrete detail in the
body paragraphs.
Minimal:
Introduction contains a basic
thesis statement.
At least three, proper body
paragraphs that use character
analysis as commentary and does
not use much plot summary to
prove writer’s point.
Concludes with a strong, wellwritten conclusion that brings
the introduction’s point back
around.
At least three, proper body
paragraphs that use character
analysis as commentary and does
occasionally use plot summary to
try to prove writer’s point.
The conclusion attempts to bring
the introduction’s point back
around in a smooth and logical
manner.
At least three, proper body
paragraphs that begins to use
character analysis as
commentary but tries to use plot
summary as analysis and
commentary.
Conclusion restates thesis
statement and awkwardly brings
back issues in introduction in an
attempt to bring back
introduction points.
Sentence structure shows an
understanding of complex, varied
sentence types.
Sentence structure attempts a
use of complex, varied sentence
types.
Sentence structure is not varied
and relies mostly on simple
sentences.
Spelling and grammar rules are
understood. Errors are at a
minimum and never interfere
with the overall flow or
understanding.
Spelling and grammar rules are
understood. Errors are at a
minimum and never interfere
with the overall flow or
understanding.
Spelling and grammar rules are
understood. Errors are at a
minimum and never interfere
with the overall flow or
understanding.