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Comparison/Contrast Short Essay 
Rubric Code: EX7756X
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Good

10 pts

Fair

7 pts

Poor

4 pts

Ideas

Good

Comparisons and contrasts are clear. Evidence strongly supports the claims. There is a good analysis of the similarity and difference.
Fair

Comparisons and/or contrasts are not always clear. Evidence does not strongly support the claim. There is an attempt at analysis.
Poor

There is not a clear comparison or contrast. Evidence from the text does not support the claim. There is no analysis.
Organization

Good

Well written paragraphs are organized with clear claims, transitions and closing sentences.
Fair

There are claims, but they are not always clearly written.There is an attempt to use transitions. There are weak closing sentences.
Poor

Missing claims, transitions and closing sentences. Connections between ideas is confusing. Paragraphs are not organized.
Well Written Sentences

Good

Well written sentences with different lengths and beginnings. No run-ons or fragments.
Fair

Sentences are usually correct. There is an attempt to have different beginnings and lengths. Few run-ons and fragments.
Poor

Sentences are choppy and hard to follow. There are run-ons and fragments.
Conventions

Good

Spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar is correct.
Fair

Editing and use of spellcheck is inconsistent. Spelling, punctuation, capitalization and grammar are usually correct.
Poor

Errors in spelling, punctutation, capitalization and grammar make the text difficult to read.
Spellcheck not used.




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