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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: F3BC79
By sdabe1hope
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Level 4

40 pts

Level 3

30 pts

Level 2

20 pts

Level 1

10 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Level 4

Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Level 3

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Level 2

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Level 1

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Overall Organization

Level 4

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 and given same amount of space.
Level 3

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Level 2

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 points.
Level 1

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

Level 4

Writing is smooth and coherent. Sentences are strong with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are good.
Level 3

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Consistent tone and word choice. Good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Level 2

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 are poor.
Level 1

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Purpose is difficult to determine. No transitions.
2 Body Paragraphs

Level 4

Each paragraph has topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and sufficient for comparison or contrast. Details clearly support comparison/contrast.
Level 3

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and specific, but they do not support the comparison/contrast, or topic sentence.
Level 2

At least one topic sentence is not clear or doesn't it relate to the thesis statement.
Details are not clear. Subjects are not given the same amount of space.
Level 1

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are lacking, or misplaced. No vivid sense language is used.
Conclusion

Level 4

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Level 3

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.
Level 2

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Level 1

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

Level 4

Very few errors in punctuation or grammar. No spelling errors.
Level 3

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, but they do not detract. Proper computer format and title.
Level 2

Errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. No title. Late completion.
Level 1

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



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