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Compare Contrast Essay
Students will compare and contrast any two things to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay.
Rubric Code:
H5WC92
By
MsCronin
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Compare Contrast Essay
Far Below Standard
1 pts
Approaching Standard
2 pts
Meeting Standard
3 pts
Exceeding Standard
4 pts
Introduction
Far Below Standard
Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.
Approaching Standard
Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence clearly.
Meeting Standard
Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted, acknowledges and distinguishes the topic, and organizes the similarities and differences logically.
Exceeding Standard
Introduces a precise, knowledgeable topic, establishes the significance of the topic, distinguishes the topic from alternate or oposing topics, and creates an organization that logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Support
Far Below Standard
Does not support the topic and does not demonstrate any understanding of the topic.
Approaching Standard
Supports the topic wtih clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.
Meeting Standard
Supports the topic with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.
Exceeding Standard
Develops the topic fairly and thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level, concerns, values, and possible biases.
Word Use
Far Below Standard
Does not use words to clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.
Approaching Standard
Uses some words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.
Meeting Standard
Uses words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.
Exceeding Standard
Uses words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between the topics and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims.
Style
Far Below Standard
Does not establish and maintain a formal style.
Approaching Standard
Establishes but does not maintain a formal style.
Meeting Standard
Establishes and maintains a formal style.
Exceeding Standard
Establishes and maintains a formal sytle and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
Conclusion
Far Below Standard
Does not provide a concluding statement or section.
Approaching Standard
Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.
Meeting Standard
Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.
Exceeding Standard
Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented and is full of voice.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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