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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: F37W97
By khardaway
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Exceeds Standards

30 pts

Meets Standards

20 pts

Approaches Standards

10 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

5 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement
30 pts

Exceeds Standards

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the author's point and purpose for the comparison or the contrast.
Meets Standards

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects,
they are not very engaging.
Approaches Standards

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Does Not Meet Standards

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs
25 pts

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Exceeds Standards

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.
Meets Standards

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, or, do not support the topic sentence.
Approaches Standards

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor 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.
Does Not Meet Standards

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

Exceeds Standards

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.
Meets Standards

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Approaches Standards

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Does Not Meet Standards

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

Unity & Coherence
Exceeds Standards

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.
Meets Standards

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Approaches Standards

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Does Not Meet Standards

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

Exceeds Standards

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.
Meets Standards

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.
Approaches Standards

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.
Does Not Meet Standards

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
5 pts

Exceeds Standards

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Meets Standards

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

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned with effort.
Does Not Meet Standards

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.



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