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Compare and Contrast Essay Compare Contrast Essay Students will compare and contrast elements from two specified stories. Rubric Code: J5C328 By LeeByron Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare Contrast Essay
	Exceeding Standard 4 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Below Standard 1 pts	Far Below Standard 0 pts
Introduction	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise, knowledgeable topic, establishes the significance of the topic, and distinguishes the topic from alternate or opposing topics.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted, acknowledges and distinguishes the topic.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence clearly.	Below Standard Introduces the topic, but does so in an incoherent way.	Far Below Standard No introduction to the topic.
Support / Evidence	Exceeding Standard All of the supporting details are written neatly and have strong evidence of the main idea proving it true.	Meeting Standard All of the supporting details are included and written neatly.	Approaching Standard Contains some details from the story. The details are included but may be messy and difficult to read.	Below Standard The details included do not support the main idea.	Far Below Standard Contains no supporting details.
Style	Exceeding Standard Has five paragraphs including introduction and conclusion.	Meeting Standard Has four paragraphs.	Approaching Standard Has three paragraphs.	Below Standard Has two paragraphs.	Far Below Standard Has one paragraph.
Conclusion	Exceeding Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented and is full of voice.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that somewhat follows or supports the topic presented.	Below Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that doesn't follow or support the topic presented.	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.