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Character Compare and Contrast Essay 
Matter FIVE PARAGRAPH ESSAY
Rubric Code: HX7X2W5
By w2teach4u
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginner/Emerging

5 pts

Average

10 pts

Advanced

15 pts

Superior

20 pts

Introductory Paragraph

This paragraph introduces the essay's purpose and includes a thorough thesis statement. Thesis statement should be ONE sentence that includes the essay's purpose along with three points that prove the that purpose.
Beginner/Emerging

There is no complete introduction paragraph included.
Average

Introduction paragraph does not include a thesis statement. It previews some ideas and gives some examples of comparing and contrasting for the reader.
Advanced

Introduction paragraph includes thesis statement. It previews ideas and gives examples of comparing and contrasting for the reader.
Superior

Introduction paragraph includes thesis statement. It fully previews ideas and gives examples of comparing and contrasting for the reader.
Body Paragraphs

These paragraphs should include topic sentences and text evidence to support each point.
Beginner/Emerging

The paragraphs are not easily understood and some sentences do not make sense.
or
This essay is not written in essay form.
Average

There are at least three main body paragraphs. Some include topic sentences.
Organization is somewhat apparent.
Advanced

There are at least three main body paragraphs. Most of them include topic sentences.
Organization is apparent.
Superior

There are at least three main body paragraphs which include topic sentences. Organization is very apparent.
Transitions

The essay flows from beginning to end.
Beginner/Emerging

There are no transitions and essay does not flow.
Average

Some transitions are missing between paragraphs.
Advanced

Transitions between paragraphs are well written.
Superior

Transitions between paragraphs and throughout the essay are very well written.
Conclusion

The last paragraph should be a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. The points should once again be tied back to the essay purpose.
Beginner/Emerging

There is no conclusion.
or
Conclusion is incomplete.
Average

The conclusion paragraph does not include a summary of points in the essay.
Advanced

The conclusion paragraph includes a short summary of points given in the essay.
Superior

The conclusion paragraph is well written and includes a short summary of points given in the essay.
Conventions/

Essay is highly accurate in use of conventions, especially in subject/verb agreement, sentence structure, paragraph transition sentences, spelling mechanics, etc.)
Beginner/Emerging

There are so many grammar and spelling errors that it effects the readers ability to understand the essay itself.
Average

There are many grammar errors, only a few sentences are varied, and a lot of spelling errors.
Advanced

There are few grammar errors, some varied sentence types are used, and a few spelling errors.
Superior

There are few grammar errors, varied sentence types are used, and few spelling errors.



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