Characterization Shield
Due Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Directions: You need to make a shield as if you
were a knight in medieval times.
 Your shield needs to be made out of poster
board.
 The shield should be divided into four (4)
parts.
 Those divisions should each be colored.
 Each division should include a symbol that
represents a character trait that you have.
 Written paragraph(s) should be on the back
of the shield. In your writing, explain what 4
character traits you chose to represent you
on the shield, and what evidence in your life
supports those traits. Then explain why
those symbols were chosen to represent
that character trait. Also, explain why the
colors on the shield were chosen.
Category
4
3
2
1
ShieldRequired
Elements
Graphics are related
to the
theme/purpose of
the shield, are
thoughtfully
cropped, are of high
quality and enhance
reader interest or
understanding.
The shield is
exceptionally
attractive in terms of
design, layout, and
neatness. The
symbols can be seen
from 6 ft. away and
is quite creative.
The paragraph has a
well-stated clear
purpose. It includes
all required
elements as well as
additional
information.
Graphics are related
to the theme/purpose
of the shield, are of
good quality and
enhance reader
interest or
understanding.
Graphics are related
to the theme/purpose
of the poster, and are
of good quality.
Graphics seem
randomly chosen, are of
low quality, OR distract
the reader.
The shield is
acceptably attractive
in terms of design,
layout and neatness.
The symbols can be
seen from 6 ft. away
and describe content
well.
The paragraph has a
clearly stated
purpose and theme.
Paragraph includes
all required
elements.
The shield is
somewhat attractive
though it may be a
bit messy. The
symbols can be seen
from 4 ft. away and
describe the content
well.
The purpose and
theme of the
paragraph is
somewhat muddy or
vague. It has one or
two elements that do
not seem to be
related.
The shield is
distractingly messy or
very poorly designed.
It is not attractive.
The symbols are too
small; and/or do not
describe the content
of the shield well.
The paragraph lacks a
purpose and theme.
More than half or
required elements are
missing.
Written
ParagraphGrammar
Exemplary Word
Choice/Grammar
Usage
 Vivid, specific,
precise
 Consistent grammar
usage
 Subject/verb
agreement
 Singular/plural
nouns
 Verb (tense and
usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Adequate Word
Choice/Grammar
Usage
 Appropriate,
somewhat simplistic
 Somewhat consistent
 Subject/verb
agreement
 Singular/plural
nouns
 Verb (tense and
usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Limited Word
Choice/Grammar
Usage
 Inadequate, repetitive,
simplistic
 Several
inconsistencies in
grammar usage
 Subject/verb
agreement
 Singular/plural
nouns
 Verb (tense and
usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Inadequate Word
Choice/Grammar Usage
 Rambling, inappropriate,
incorrect
 Distracting
inconsistencies in
grammar usage
 Subject/verb
agreement
 Singular/plural nouns
 Verb (tense and
usage)
 Pronoun usage
 Adjective/Adverb
Written
ParagraphMechanics
Exemplary Mechanics
 No errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
Needs no editing
Adequate Mechanics
 Some errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
Needs editing but
doesn’t Impede
readability
Limited Mechanics
 Frequent errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
Begins to impede
readability
Inadequate Mechanics
 Serious and consistent
errors
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Spelling
Impedes communication/
understanding
Attractiveness
of the shield
ParagraphRequired
Elements
Total Points_______/20=________
Additional Comments:
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