iRubric: Comparison and Contrast- rubric

The introduction, hook line, and/or thesis statement are missing. There is very little or no focus to the essay—the author tends to jump from one idea to another. The writer does not include a conclusion or it is too short.

An introduction is present, but the hook line and thesis statement may be unclear. The focus of the essay is inconsistent. There is a conclusion, but it does not clearly tie the information together.

The writer uses a hook line. The writer introduces the topic and provides a thesis statement that is consistent throughout most of the essay. The conclusion retains the same focus as the rest of the essay.

The writer uses an engaging hook line. The writer introduces the topic clearly and provides a focused thesis statement that is consistent throughout the essay. The conclusion ties the information together and retains the same focus.

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.

The paper breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure, but some information is in the wrong section. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.

The paper breaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure but does not follow a consistent order when discussing the comparison and contrast.

The paperbreaks the information into whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-by-point structure. It follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison and contrast.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer make 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.