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Compare and Contrast Essay 
Compare and Contrast Essay
Rubric Code: J22WXWX
By rmcapozzi
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Compare and Contrast Essay
  Below Expectations

10 pts

Needs Improvement

20 pts

Developing

30 pts

Meet Expectations

40 pts

Introduction

Below Expectations

Student attempts to engage the audience are awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Needs Improvement

Student's introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.
Developing

The introduction contains a thesis statement, which creates interest, and is fairly well-developed, but it may not be very engaging.
Meet Expectations

The student has written a very well-developed introduction with a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.
Thesis Statement

Below Expectations

Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out.
Needs Improvement

Thesis includes subjects being compared and contrasted but does not follow the formula for thesis completion.
Developing

Strong thesis statement that includes a claim about the subjects being compared and contrasted, and at least two reasons in support of the claim.
Meet Expectations

Strong thesis statement that includes a clear claim about the subjects being compared and contrasted, and three reasons in support of the claim.
Body Paragraphs

Below Expectations

Student does not attempt to compare and contrast a set of subjects.
OR
Student presents one or two weak points of comparison/ contrast.
Needs Improvement

Student presents two points of comparision / contrast.
Developing

Student analyzes two clear points of comparison / contrast.
OR
Student analyzes three points of comparison / contrast.
Meet Expectations

Student presents three clear points of comparison/ contrast, and subjects each topic to a rigorous stylistic analysis.
Development

Below Expectations

Points are not developed or supported.
Needs Improvement

Student attempts to support and develop each point of comparision/ contrast.
Developing

Student supports and develops each point of comparison / contrast with examples and details.
Meet Expectations

Each point of comparison / contrast is well developed, and explained clearly with supporting details and examples.
Organization

Below Expectations

The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay.
Needs Improvement

The student attemtps to organize the essay. the orgainzation attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion.
Developing

Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element.
Meet Expectations

Student uses exceptional organization: point by point OR block subjects
- points are discussed in the same order throughout
- clear intro, body, conclusion
- transitions between each point and paragraph.
Style, Sentence Flow, Tone

Below Expectations

Makes an attempt to understand the audience. One or two rhetorical strategies are used. Tone is elementary and/or inconsistent. Does not come across as an authority on the topic.
Needs Improvement

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate could be better.
Developing

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate for an educated audience.
Meet Expectations

Excellent writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expresssive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay.
Conclusion

Below Expectations

Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Needs Improvement

Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Developing

Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not provide insight into the subjects discussed.
Meet Expectations

The conclusion does not merely restate the key points of the thesis statement but provides insight into the subjects discussed. The conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure.
Mechanics

Below Expectations

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Needs Improvement

Essay contains several errors, most of which are distracting to the reader.
Developing

Essay contains a few errors, which are not distracting to the reader.
Meet Expectations

The essay is practically error-free.




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