The Crucible Character Analysis Essay
3
Introduction Identifies author and
title; includes a
summary of the play;
describes the character
Thesis
Identifies character
traits, uses an action
verb ; well-written
Topic
Identify Trait; Are wellSentences written and
grammatically correct
Textual
3 good quotes per body
Evidence
paragraph that are wellintegrated
Commentary Clear and Strong;
involves some level of
analysis
Concluding Summarize traits/
Sentences include transition
Conclusion
Paragraph
Length
Vocabulary
Formatting
Grammar
and
Mechanics
Ends in an interesting
manner and explains
dynamic or static
Meets the minimum
requirement of 2 pages
At least 2 vocabulary
words used correctly in
the analysis
Correct format for
heading, header, title,
spacing, quotations,
and parenthetical
documentation
3rd person point of view,
no contractions, present
tense verbs, correct
spelling and
punctuation; no
fragments and run-ons
Total points _________ of 33
2
Missing one element
1
Missing more than one
element
Missing one element
or is not well-written
Missing more than one
element or No clear
thesis statement
No character traits
identified, or no clear
topic sentences
Quotes don’t support
trait or some quotes
are missing
Weak or Missing
Identify character
traits, but are not wellwritten
Missing quote(s)
and/or some quotes
are not integrated
mostly plot-oriented or
repetitive
Lack transitions or
missing one
concluding sentence
Lacks interest or
sufficient development
No concluding
sentences
more than 1 page,
Less than 2 pages
Missing one
vocabulary word or not
used correctly
Some mistakes in
formatting
1 page or less
Some mistakes, but
not enough to distract
from meaning
Missing relevant
information
The Crucible Character Analysis Essay
3
Introduction Identifies author and
title; includes a
summary of the play;
describes the character
Thesis
Identifies character
traits, uses an action
verb ;well-written
Topic
Identify Trait; Are wellSentences written and
grammatically correct
Textual
3 good quotes per body
Evidence
paragraph that are wellintegrated
Commentary Clear and Strong;
involves some level of
analysis
Concluding Summarize traits/
Sentences include transition
Conclusion
Paragraph
Length
Missing vocabulary
Vocabulary
Numerous problems
with formatting
Formatting
Numerous problems
with grammar and
mechanics
Grammar
and
Mechanics
Grade _________
Ends in an interesting
manner and explains
dynamic or static
Meets the minimum
requirement of 2 pages
At least 2 vocabulary
words used correctly in
the analysis
Correct format for
heading, header, title,
spacing, quotations and
parenthetical
documentation
3rd person point of view,
no contractions, present
tense verbs, correct
spelling and
punctuation; no
fragments and run-ons
Total points _________ of 33
2
Missing one element
1
Missing more than one
element
Missing one element
or is not well- written
Missing more than one
element orNo clear
thesis statement
No character traits
identified, or no clear
topics sentences
Quotes don’t support
trait or some quotes
are missing
Weak or Missing
Identify character
traits, but are not wellwritten
Missing quote(s)
and/or some quotes
are not integrated
mostly plot-oriented or
repetitive
Lack transitions or
missing one
concluding sentence
Lacks interest or
sufficient development
No concluding
sentences
more than 1 page,
Less than 2 pages
Missing one
vocabulary word or not
used correctly
Some mistakes in
formatting
1 page or less
Some mistakes, but
not enough to distract
from meaning
Numerous problems
with grammar and
mechanics
Missing relevant
information
Missing vocabulary
Numerous problems
with formatting
Grade _________