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Compare and Contrast Essay
Compare and Contrast Essay
Rubric Code:
E88B44
By
ramuse
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Compare and Contrast Essay
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Exceeds Expectations
4 pts
Introduction
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Poor
Attempt to engage the audience awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Fair
Introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.
Good
Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging.
Exceeds Expectations
Very well-developed introduction wtih a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.
Thesis Statement
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Poor
Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out
Fair
Thesis includes subjects being compared and contrasted but does not follow the formula for thesis completion
Good
Strong thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and follows the formula
Exceeds Expectations
Strong, clear thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and follows the formula and attempts on an invested opinion
Body Paragraphs
How well is compare/ contrast executed
Poor
Student does not attempt to compare and contrast a set of subjects
OR
Student presents one or two weak points of comparison/ contrast
Fair
Student presents two or three points of comparison/ contrast
Good
Student presents two clear points of comparison/ contrast
Exceeds Expectations
Student presents three (or more) clear points of comparison/ contrast.
Development
Poor
Points are not developed or supported
Fair
Student attempts to support and develop each point of comparison/ contrast
Good
Student supports and develops each point of comparison/ contrast with examples and details
Exceeds Expectations
Each point of comparison/ contrast is well developed, explained and supported.
Organization
Poor
The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay
Fair
The student attempts to organize the essay. the organization attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion
Good
Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element
Exceeds Expectations
Student uses exceptional organization: point by point OR block subjects
- points are discussed in the same order throughout
- clear into, body, conclusion
- trasntions between each point and paragraph
Style, Sentence Flow, Tone
Poor
Makes an attempt to understand the audience. One or two rhetorical strategies are used. Tone is elementary and/or inconsistent. Does not come across as an authority on the topic.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate could be better. Word choice does not create imagery.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate
Exceeds Expectations
Excellent
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 paragraph
Conclusion
Poor
Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Fair
Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Good
Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not qualify as excellent.
Exceeds Expectations
Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.
Mechanics
Poor
The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Fair
Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader
Good
Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader
Exceeds Expectations
Essay contains one or two errors
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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