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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: E68XW4
By sam884
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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100 points
  Advanced Proficient

5

(N/A)

Proficient

4

(N/A)

Basic

3

(N/A)

Below Basic

4

(N/A)

Far Below Basic

1

(N/A)

Introduction/Thesis Statement

20pts
Advanced Proficient

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover background information on the book and movie. Thesis covers purpose, topic, and three subpoints.
Proficient

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Thesis covers purpose and background of the book and movie. But while they cover background information,
they are not very engaging.
Basic

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the book and the movie for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not use purpose, topic, and three subpoints correctly.
Below Basic

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the book and the movie for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not use purpose, topic, and three subpoints correctly.
Far Below Basic

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. May not use purpose, topic, or three points correctly. No point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

20pts
Advanced Proficient

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast. There are clear concluding statements.
Proficient

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast. There are concluding statements.
Basic

At least one topic sentence is not clear or does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space. Concluding statements may be missing or unclear.
Below Basic

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are few details, and they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space. Concluding statements are missing or unclear.
Far Below Basic

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast. There are no concluding statements.
Conclusion

10pts
Advanced Proficient

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.
Proficient

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the book and movie and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Basic

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the book and the movie for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Below Basic

The concluding paragraph makes a point about one either the book or the movie for comparison or contrast, but it does not "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Far Below Basic

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization

Unity & Coherence

15pts
Advanced Proficient

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to the pattern of the thesis. Both subjects are covered vividly and effectively. 3 examples are given for both movie and book.
Proficient

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to the pattern of the thesis. Both subjects are covered effectively. 2-3 examples are given for both movie and book.
Basic

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to the pattern of the thesis, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point. 1-2 examples are given for the movie and book.
Below Basic
Far Below Basic

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order. No clear examples are given.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

20pts
Advanced Proficient

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Basic

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Below Basic
Far Below Basic

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics

15pts
Advanced Proficient

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Proficient

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Basic

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Below Basic
Far Below Basic

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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