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Compare/Contrast Essay Compare/Contrast Essay The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. Rubric Code: EX2C89B By hsugar Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Compare & Contrast Essay
	Excellent - 4 (N/A)	Good - 3 (N/A)	Fair - 2 (N/A)	Poor - 1 (N/A)
Comparison points	Excellent - 4 There are at least 3 complete sentences showing comparisons between the two characters.	Good - 3 There are 2 complete sentences showing comparisons between the two characters.	Fair - 2 There are less than two sentences showing comparisons between the two characters, or the sentences are not complete.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the two characters.
Contrasting points	Excellent - 4 There are at least 3 complete sentences showing contrasts between the two characters.	Good - 3 There are 2 complete sentences showing contrasts between the two characters.	Fair - 2 There are less than 2 sentences showing contrasts between the two characters, or the sentences are not complete.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the two characters.
Essay Structure	Excellent - 4 Student has included an introduction, clear body paragraphs that reflect organizational style, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense.	Good - 3 Essay reflects an introduction, body paragraphs that somewhat reflect organizational style, and a conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.	Fair - 2 Essay structure is difficult to understand. Little cohesion throughout the essay.	Poor - 1 There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics	Excellent - 4 There are one or two spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes.	Good - 3 There are three or four spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.	Fair - 2 There are several spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.	Poor - 1 Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.