Skip to main content
sign in
Username
Password
forgot?
Sign up
Share
help_outline
help
Pricing
Request Info
Please enable JavaScript on your web browser
menu
iRubric: Comparison and Contrast Essay rubric
find rubric
Your browser does not support iframes.
edit
print
share
Copy to my rubrics
Bookmark
test run
assess...
delete
Do more...
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Guidelines for scoring an comparison and contrast essay.
Rubric Code:
E4245W
By
lambclay
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
Your browser does not support iframes.
Desktop Mode
Mobile Mode
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Enter rubric description
Excellent
(N/A)
Superior
(N/A)
Good
(N/A)
Fair
(N/A)
Poor
(N/A)
Unnacceptable
0 pts
Comparison/Contrast
Excellent
All points of comparison are useful and sufficient and are consistently developed.
Superior
Almost all points of comparison are useful, developed and sufficiently supported.
Good
Most points of comparison are useful and sufficient, and are mostly developed.
Fair
Some points of comparison are useful and sufficient, and are somewhat developed.
Poor
Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, and they are inconsistently developed.
Unnacceptable
No clear evidence of comparison or contrast.
Thesis
Excellent
Thesis is exceedingly well written.
Superior
Thesis is clear and well-written.
Good
Thesis is present and clearly written but not written well enough to be considered excellent.
Fair
Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Poor
Thesis is not present or is unclear.
Unnacceptable
No clear thesis.
Body Paragraphs
Excellent
Body paragraphs demonstrate an excellent use of the topic sentence, evidence, and explanation model discussed in class.
Superior
Paragraphs demonstrate understanding of all three areas of development, but might have one or two problem areas within the body of the essay.
Good
Body paragraphs exceed basic expectations, but need development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Fair
Body paragraphs meet expectations, but need significant development in terms of focus, length, concept development, or order.
Poor
Body paragraphs fail to meet expectations and need extensive attention and revision in terms of focus, length, development, or order.
Unnacceptable
No clear body paragraph structure
Topic Sentences
Excellent
Topic sentences model all four functions covered in class.
Superior
All of the functions are present, but could use minor improvements.
Good
One of the functions covered in class needs additional attention.
Fair
Two of the functions covered in class need more attention.
Poor
Three or more of the functions covered in class need attention.
Unnacceptable
No use of topic sentences to direct development of essay.
Logical Order
Excellent
The author uses order in such a way as to generate a synergy within the essay.
Superior
The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs.
Good
Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Fair
The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Poor
The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole fail to display a clear logical order.
Unnacceptable
No evidence of logic or order in presentation of ideas.
Connections/ Transitions
Excellent
Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Superior
Transitions exceed the basic level, but don't demonstrate a necessarily sophisticated level of writing.
Good
Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair
Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Poor
Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Unnacceptable
No evidence of transitions.
Grammar and Mechanics
Excellent
Essay is completely free of consistent or glaring errors.
Superior
Essay contains one or two consistent errors.
Good
Essay contains a few consistent errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair
Essay contains several consistent errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Poor
Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Unnacceptable
Grammatical errors make the essay unreadable.
Word Usage
Excellent
Word usage demonstrates a excellent level of diction and use of language to communicate with the audience.
Superior
Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good
Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent.
Fair
Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Poor
Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay.
Unnacceptable
Word usage does not display a collegiate level.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
Discuss this rubric
You may also be interested in:
More rubrics by this author
More English rubrics
More Writing rubrics
Do more with this rubric:
Preview
Preview this rubric.
Edit
Modify this rubric.
Copy
Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.
Print
Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize
Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark
Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run
Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade
Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate
Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish
Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email
Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss
Discuss this rubric with other members.
Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.
Only with iRubric
tm
.
Copyright © 2024
Reazon Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved.
n202
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.
Your browser does not support iframes.