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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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  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.




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