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Prediction Based on Characterization

There is one clear, well-focused prediction. the prediction stands out and is supported by detailed information.

Prediction is clear but the supporting information is general.

Prediction is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information.

The prediction is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information.

Traits

Chosen traits/description give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable.

Chosen traits/descriptions are relevant, but one key trait is unsupported.

Chosen traits are relevant, but several traits are left our or are unsupported.

Traits are typically unclear or not related to the character.

Support for Traits

The writer successfully uses several reasons/appeals to try to show why their character trait choices are accurate.

The writer successfully uses one or two reasons/appeals to try to show why their character trait choices are accurate.

The writer attempts to justify their character trait choices, but is not really successful.

The writer made no attempt to justify their character trait choices.