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Compare/Contrast Paragraph 
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: DB2A5C
By gpcaveman
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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5 pts

Topic Sentence

1

The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
3

Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but is unclear.
4

Writer has a clear beginning. Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. It could be more engaging.
5

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Supporting Details

1

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
3

There are details, but there is only 1 strong comparison and 1 contrast that is clearly explained.
4

Details are clear and specific. There are only only 2 each of comparisons and contrasts. They do not vividly support the writer's point
5

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific with three (ea.) or more comparisons and contrasts. Details create vivid picture of the characters.
Organization/Structure

1

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
3

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
4

Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
5

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
Transition words and flow

1

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. No transition words are present. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
3

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. There are no transition words or the words are not used properly. The word choice,is adequate could be better.
4

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There are only 1 or 2 transition words present. Word choice and descriptions are good.
5

Writing is smooth, skillful. There are 3 or more appropriate transition words present. Excellent descriptions and word choice are used throughout the paragraph. .
Mechanics/Usage

1

Distracting and more than 5 errors in usage, spelling and mechanics.
3

There are 4-5 errors in usage, spelling or mechanics. While distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
4

There are 1-3 errors in usage, spelling or mechanics but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
5

There are no errors in grammar and spelling, or mechanics.
Neatness/Paragraph

1

Work is illegible. The paragraph(s) are not indented, it does not have a name or heading.
3

Work/handwriting is sloppy. The paragraph(s) are not indented, there is a name on the paper, but no heading
4

Work/handwriting could be neater. The paragraph(s) are not indented, there are visible mistakes that could have been corrected. Heading has 1-2 errors.
5

Work is neatly done. The paragraph(s) are indented and begins on the first space. There is a proper heading



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