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Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare and Contrast two short stories using literary devices/author decisions as point of C/C
Rubric Code:
H4BC8X
By
cfonseca
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
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Compare/Contrast Essay
4
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3.5/3
(N/A)
2.5/2
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1.5/1
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Focus
4
Thesis statement is well-developed and provides a points listed organization for the essay. Additionally, there are clear, developed topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph.
3.5/3
Thesis statement is developed and provides some organization. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they need some improvement.
2.5/2
Thesis statement is attempted, but needs revision. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they do not provide a clear focus. Substantial revision needed.
1.5/1
Thesis statement is missing, misplaced, or does not directly address the assignment. Topic sentences are not in line with the overall focus of the essay. Additionally, language and presentation of material is unfocused.
Development
4
There are (3) three clear comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices is in-depth.
3.5/3
There are (2) two developed comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices is adequate.
2.5/2
There is (1) one developed comparison/contrast example between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices needs some revision.
1.5/1
Student has not provided any developed comparison examples between the two stories.
Organization
4
Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs (3), and a conclusion. Each paragraph as well has a claim, reference (examples), and a concluding thought. Additionally, transitions are used to increase readability.
3.5/3
Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Each paragraph has a claim, examples, and conclusion thought, but some
2.5/2
1.5/1
Sentence/Paragraph Structure
4
Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and is free of subject/verb disagreements.
3.5/3
Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, but there are some subject/verb disagreements.
2.5/2
Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader.
1.5/1
Essay is unreadable due to too many errors.
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MLA Typed
4
The essay is typed in MLA style: printed and typed, Times New Roman font, 12 point font size, double spaced including the heading, heading typed on the top left of page one, 1 inch margins right to left and top to bottom. Works Cited page has no errors.
3.5/3
The essay lacks 1-2 aspects of MLA style but the margins are 1 inch top to bottom and left to right, and it is double spaced. Works cited page has 1-3 errors.
2.5/2
The essay lacks 3 aspects of MLA style but is 1.5 pages in length and the margins are 1 inch top to bottom and left to right, and it is double spaced. Works Cited page has 4-6 errors.
1.5/1
The essay is NOT typed or lacks 3 or more aspects of MLA style or is too brief. Works Cited page in unacceptable or is not present.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Essay, Charlotte's Web, Writing, Essays, English, Technology
Subjects:
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