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Comparison and Contrast essay scoring rubric.

Evaluates an entrance essay.

Students are to analyze a short story, poem, letter, or speech.

Research the approved topic. Submit one 7-10 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 5 resources used researching the paper. (use quotes from all 5)sources should include a news paper, professional journal, your text and two other books. Quotes can not be more than 5 lines. You are encouraged to interject your personal opinion into this paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.

To check the quality of student paragraph structure, support of evidence, and details

The attached rubric supports Argumentative Essay Writing under the Common Core State Standards.

Students write an essay using conditional statements of "if....then" concerning political, environmental, religious, or social issues to make an informed prediction by using reasoning, critical thinking, and research.