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Compare/Contrast Writing Essay Compare/Contrast Writing Essay The student will compare and contrast essay about two articles. Rubric Code: BB9A2A By Bmiciotta Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

C/C Essay
	Exceeds Standard 4 pts	Meets Standard 3 pts	Below Standard 2 pts	Far Below Standard 1 pts
Introduction	Exceeds Standard Identifies the articles that were read. States the main idea. Topic of the essay is clear.	Meets Standard Identifies the articles that were read. States the main idea. Topic of the essay but unclear.	Below Standard Identifies the articles that were read. Does not states the main idea. Topic of the essay is unclear clear.	Far Below Standard Does not identifies the articles that were read. The main idea is not stated. Topic of the essay is unclear.
Paragraphing	Exceeds Standard Essay has three paragraphs with a topic sentence and concluding sentences.	Meets Standard Essay has three with topic sentences, but may lack concluding sentences in some.	Below Standard Essay has three or two paragraphs which lack topic sentences and/or concluding sentences.	Far Below Standard Essay only has one paragraph.
Comparison points	Exceeds Standard There are 3 clear comparison examples. There are 3 clear contrasting examples.	Meets Standard There are 2 comparison examples. There are 2 contrasting examples.	Below Standard There is 1 comparison example. There are 1 contrasting examples.	Far Below Standard Student has not provided any comparison or contrasting examples.
Conclusion	Exceeds Standard Essay states a thoughtful and logical conclusion based on the similarities and differences.	Meets Standard Essay state a conclusion based on similiarities and differences.	Below Standard Conclusion is evident, but does not draw on any similarities or differences.	Far Below Standard No evidence of any conclusion or summary.
Conventions	Exceeds Standard All sentences begin with a capital letter. All sentences have the correct end marks. Grammar is appropriate for the grade level.	Meets Standard Most sentences begin with a capital letter. Most sentences have the correct end marks. Grammar is appropriate for the grade level.	Below Standard Few, if any sentences start with a capital letter. Few, if any of the sentences have the correct end mark. Grammar is not appropriate for the grade level.	Far Below Standard None of the sentences start with a captial letter. None of the sentences have the correct end mark. Grammar is far below the grade level.