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Comparison/Contrast Essay
"Thank You, M'am" Comparison/Contrast Essay
Students will compare and contrast two biographies
Rubric Code:
F68C93
By
iwhite
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Compare/Contrast
Exceeds
4 pts
Meets
3 pts
Almost
2 pts
Below
1 pts
Purpose and Supporting Details
Exceeds
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly. The paper points to specific examples to illustrate the comparison. Focus addressed in an engaging, creative way.
Meets
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is general. The paper includes only the information relevant to the comparison. Clear focus.
Almost
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is incomplete. The paper may include information that is not relevant to the comparison. Some lapses in focus
Below
The paper compares or contrasts, but does not include both. There is no supporting information or support is incomplete.<BR>
Focus is absent or replaced by summary.
Organization and Structure
Exceeds
The essay has five paragraphs. It follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Meets
There are five paragraphs.<BR>
The essay does not use a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Almost
There are four to five paragraphs.<BR>
Some information is in the wrong section. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Below
There are only three paragraphs.<BR>
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Analysis and Understanding
Exceeds
Key points are fully developed and supported; evidence is vivid and relevant; analysis shows insightful reflection
Meets
Key points are fully developed and supported with good evidence; analysis shows understanding
Almost
Key points are not well supported by evidence; analysis shows partial understanding; some irrelevant details
Below
Key points lack evidence and analysis; few or irrelevant details.
Voice and Tone
Exceeds
Distinctive voice and tone. The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. The paper uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions.
Meets
Voice and tone are consistent. The paper moves from one idea to the next, but there is little variety. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
Almost
Voice and tone are well suited, but inconsistent. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy
Below
Voice and tone are not clear. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
Exceeds
Writer makes no errors in G.U.M or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Meets
Writer makes very few errors in G.U.M. or spelling; errors do not distract the reader from the content.
Almost
Writer makes errors in G.U.M. or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Below
Writer makes G.U.M. or spelling errors that impair readability/understanding of content. Sentences are incomplete and choppy. Punctuation interferes with understanding.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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