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Comparison/Contrast Essay Rubric Code: FX2W933 By jeangold Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Comparison/Contrast Essay
	Poor 2 pts	Good 5 pts	Excellent 7 pts
Introduction	Poor Introduction does not introduce the title and author or is poorly written.	Good The introduction ntroduces the title and author of the literary work but could be improved.	Excellent The introduction captures the reader's interest; introduces the title and author of the literary work
Thesis	Poor The thesis is missing or is in the wrong place.	Good The thesis could be improved.	Excellent The thesis is clear and thoughtful and is correctly placed.
Supporting Paragraphs	Poor The supporting paragraphs show little understanding of the text and do not contain concrete details from the story.	Good Details in each supporting paragraph are clear, but they do not adequately support the thesis.	Excellent Each paragraph contains clearly focused information to support the thesis. Concrete details are given as well as appropriate commentary.
Transitions	Poor The essay does not flow due to a lack of transitions between and within paragraphs.	Good There are some transitions between paragraphs as well as within paragraphs, but more could have been used to improve flow of the essay.	Excellent There are well-written transitions between paragraphs as well as within paragraphs where appropriate.
Textual Evidence	Poor There is no textual evidence used in the essay.	Good There are two examples of textual evidence to support the thesis in the body paragraphs, or it is not cited correctly.	Excellent There are three or more pieces of textual evidence in body paragraphs that support the thesis and are properly cited.
Conclusion	Poor The conclusion is not well-developed or it is missing.	Good The conclusion restates the thesis and main points briefly, but does not leave the reader with something to think about.	Excellent The conclusion effectively wraps up the essay by restating the thesis and reviewing the main points briefly, and leaving the reader with something to ponder. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Mechanics	Poor There are more than four errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar in the essay.	Good There are three or less errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar in the essay.	Excellent There are no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, or grammar in the essay.
Formatting	Poor The essay has two or more errors in the heading or formatting.	Good There is one error in the heading or the formatting of the paper.	Excellent The essay is properly formatted with a heading, double spacing, and a 12 pt. font.