Character Analysis: The Diary of Anne Frank

Analysis is incomplete and/or inaccurate.

Analysis is completed but has some inaccurate responses or is accurate but incomplete.

Analysis is accurately and thoroughly completed. The work is solid but lacks in creativity or characterization.

Analysis is accurately and thoroughly completed. The analysis shows excellent insight, creativity, and strong characterization.

Student hardly ever came to class prepared or used time wisely. Rarely worked cooperatively with partners.

Student came to class prepared, used time wisely, and worked cooperatively with partners some of the time.

Student came to class prepared, used time wisely, and worked cooperatively with partners most of the time.

Student came to class prepared, used time wisely, and worked cooperatively with partners all of the time.

Student showed little or no consistent characterization. Most lines were not memorized.

Student showed some attempts at characterization but was inconsistent in portrayal. Some choices were not consistent with script. Most lines were memorized.

Student developed consistent characterization. Scene lacked original choices and/or intensity. Lines were memorized.

Student developed original, strong characterization. Body and voice were used to create a consistent character suitable to script. Lines were memorized.

Student showed little or no consistent response between partners. Choices did not show understanding of the script.

There was little response between partners. Some choices were not consistent with the script.

Student responded to partners, showing understanding of the script. Most choices in interaction showed relationships between characters.

Student listened and responded to partners. Character development and relationship portrayal show clear analysis and understanding of the script.

Student wrote little or no evaluation of characterization.

Student attempted some reflection of characterization but lacked thoroughness in notes, observations, and/or improvement plans.

Student writing reflected clear observational notes and comments on characterization but did not express ways to strengthen future characterization.

Student writing showed thoughtful analysis in notes and expressed supported insights in evaluation of character. Student clearly expressed ways to improve future characterization.