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Compare/Contrast Paragraph 
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Mixtures and Compounds Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: HAWW7B
By LauraChow
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  EXcellent

Level 4

4 pts

Good

Level 3

3 pts

Fair

Level 2

2 pts

Poor

Level 1

1 pts

Topic Sentence

EXcellent

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Good

Writer has a clear beginning. Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it covers the subject,<BR>
it is not very engaging.
Fair

Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but it either does not give accurate or complete information.
Poor

The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Supporting Details

EXcellent

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a complete comparison/contrast.
Good

Details are clear and specific, but they do not clearly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Fair

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and/or clear.
Poor

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Organization/Structure

EXcellent

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: comparing by silimilarities or diffences.
Good

Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any clear order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

EXcellent

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice (i.e. transition words) is used throughout the paragraph.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice (i.e. transition words) is appropriate.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice (i.e. transition words) i, while adequate, could be better.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Grammar

EXcellent

1-2 errors in grammar.
Good

3-4 errors in grammar but they do not distract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Fair

5-6 errors in grammar that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be understood.
Poor

Distracting and more than 7 errors in grammar.



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