1. Goes Beyond Requirements
How to use the rubric…
Character Cut-Out
- lacks color
- does not match required size
- general qualities not necessarily specific to any one character
- lacks detail and inference
- is not cut out of the posterboard
- uses some color
- posterboard size, but does not use full space
- shows qualities which are general, but relevant to the character
- lacks specific details and inferences
- colorful
- standard posterboard size
- accurately portrays character
- includes details highlighted within the reading.
- is cut out of the posterboard
ALL of the previous column PLUS:
- vivid and neatly done
- utilizes full space of posterbaord
- specific physical qualities which accurately represent that character
- detailed (beyond the obvious – has accessories and displays interests)
- has qualities of heightened effort (ex. 3-D design, visual symbolism)
Detail List
- lists less than 10 details from the front
- detached from the doll
- lacks explanation of details
- 3 or more errors which alter meaning
- lists 10 general details from the front
- located on the back of the paragraphs
- lacks full explanation of all details
- 3 or more errors which do not alter meaning
- lists 10 specific details from the cut-out
- located on the back of the doll with a full heading, book title and author
- Explains why those details were chosen for the character
- 2 or fewer written errors
- lists more than 10 specific details from the cut-out
- Explains how the details are important in the book
- no written errors
Paragraphs
- selects 2 ways that this character is like a real teenager.
- each ¶ focuses on one detail but do not fully explain character’s realistic qualities
- ¶’s have fewer than 5 sentences and lack proper topic and closing sentences
- writing has 3 or more errors which alter meaning
- rubric not attached
- each ¶ focuses on one detail
- ¶’s have fewer than 5 sentences and lack interesting topic and closing sentences
- writing has 3 or more errors which do not alter meaning
- rubric attached but not to the back
- selects 2 specific and different ways that this character is like a real teenager.
- each ¶ focuses on one detail (explains how the character has this quality, gives an example, and connects quality to real-life)
- at least 3 examples per ¶
- each ¶ is 5-10 sentences and has topic and closing sentences
- writing has fewer than 2 errors; rubric attached to the back
- includes an additional ¶ (3 in total)
- each ¶ connects quality to real-life using specific examples of real teens
- each ¶ is 8-10 sentences and has strong, original topic & closing sents.
- free of errors and uses detailed analysis
- shows complex thought
Meets Requirements
Goes Beyond Requirements

2. Goes Beyond Requirements
How to use the rubric…
Photograph
Shows some:
- lacks color
- does not match minimal required size
- general qualities of you and the character
- lacks detail and specifics of an event
- no rubric
- uses some color
- on an 8x11 paper but not completely covered
- shows qualities which are general, but relevant to you and the character
- lacks specific details of the moment in time
- rubric attached but not as the last page
Shows all:
- colorful
- the full height and width of an 8x11 photograph (computer paper size)
- specific physical qualities which accurately represent you and the character
- detailed (includes details of a particular moment from your day together including setting and other physical elements)
- rubric attached to the back
All of the previous column PLUS:
- vivid; carefully done
- physical qualities done with intricate detail
- detailed (beyond the obvious – includes details of a particular moment from your day together including setting
Appointment book
- lists events from 8a.m. to 11p.m.
- incorrect format
- not completed on computer paper
- Events lack relation to the character
- 3 or more errors which alter meaning
- lists specific events from 8a.m. to 11p.m.
- formatted in a logical order
- Events somewhat relate to the character
- 3 or more errors which do not alter meaning
- lists one specific event for each hour from 8a.m. to 11p.m.
- format replicates a typical daily agenda
- Events are specific and directly relevant to the character – based on character’s interests rather than your own
- less than 2 written errors
ALL of the pervious column PLUS:
- adds events between the hours
- creative design elements
- Events are distinct
- ideas are creative and elaborate
- no written errors
Appointment explanations
- does not connect the events to the characters adequately
- incomplete sentences
- errors which alter meaning
- explains events: how they may relate to the character
- not written in complete sentences
- writing has 3 or more errors which do not alter meaning
- each hour explains the event specifically: why it was chosen, how it was relevant
- Written in complete sentences
- writing has fewer than 2 errors
- each hour explains what the event shows about the character
- Written in varied sentences
- writing is free of errors and uses detailed analysis and complex thought
Meets Requirements
Goes Beyond Requirements

3. Befriend a Book… what I am looking for
Time
How you and your character spent that hour
Why you and your character spent your hour doing this
8:00am
Victor and I walk to school and wait at the back of a long line of students who are getting their schedules.
We walk to school because Fresno is not a very rich town. Not all students can be bussed to school due to lack of money. We are reminded of this when we see the familiar wobbly card table that never gets replaced!
9:00am
Victor and I are excited when we get to Homeroom and see Teresa sitting there with her friends.
Victor likes Teresa and I think her friends are cute, too! This shows that Victor has an interest in Teresa which causes many of the conflicts he faces throughout the day.
9:30am
We run in to Michael who is making a weird face at us. We wonder what he’s doing and have a quick chat in the hallway. While we are skeptical at first, we give scowling a try and get noticed by some girls on the way to our next class!
Michael thinks scowling makes him handsome, and he is hoping to use his new look to his advantage with the girls this year! This is important because it represents how Michael, Victor and Mr. Bueller all faced issues with their self-esteem at one point.
Purple Sentences – show why the event was chosen and how it is important
Pink Sentences – show what the event teaches us about the character

4. Paperdoll Come to Life… what I am looking for
Visualization
Embarrassment
Scowling
French class
a scowl on his face
a though bubble with a question mark to show that he is confused about Michael scowling
a GQ magazine with a scowling male model
backpack with textbooks
a shirt with the Eiffel Tower
French for Dummies book in his hand
red cheeks from blushing
averted eyes from feeling silly
hand on his head as in, “What was I thinking?!”