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Interpreter of Maladies Compare/Contrast Paper
World Literature Paper 1 Comparison Essay
Rubric Code:
J662B9
By
mfriedman
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Lahiri Essay
Poor
1
1 pts
Fair
2
2 pts
Good
3
3 pts
Excellent
4
4 pts
ARGUMENT
Thesis
15 %
Poor
Thesis is vague, unclear, and unpersuasive.
Fair
Thesis is specific, debatable, and provable, but does not clearly articulate what is being compared in the two stories or why, and/or is awkwardly expressed.
Good
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and articulates what is being compared in the two stories and why. It is clear and readable.
Excellent
Thesis is specific, debatable, provable, and effectively articulates what is being compared in the two stories and why. It is clear, concise, and insightful.
STRUCTURE
Introduction
10 %
Poor
The introduction is unfocused and does not include author or title.
Fair
-There is a clear introduction that includes author and title.
-offers some explanation for why you're comparing these two stories.
Good
-The introduction is structured like a funnel, leading into the thesis, and providing information necessary for understanding why the writer will make this argument.
-Contains clear 'grounds for comparison' between the two stories
-Clearly articulates the 'frame of reference'
-Includes author and title.
Excellent
-The introduction "hooks" the reader
-It is structured like a funnel, leading clearly into the thesis, and providing all the necessary information to explain why the writer will make this particular argument.
-Contains effective "grounds for comparison" between the two stories
-Effectively articulates the 'frame of reference'
-Includes author and title (italicized).
Transitions
5 %
Poor
Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example or paragraph to the next.
Fair
Some transitions are present, but not all direct readers effectively from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Good
-Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next.
-Uses appropriate transitional phrases depicting comparison.
Excellent
-Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
-Uses appropriate transitional phrases in an effective and sophisticated way.
Organization
10 %
Poor
-It is difficult to understand the argument because it lacks a clear organizational structure.
-Paragraphs are unfocused and poorly structured
Fair
-Paragraphs are arranged with no clear order.
-Some paragraphs lack topic sentences.
-Some paragraphs lack clear focus.
Good
-Paragraphs are set up in a logical order, which helps readers to follow the comparison
-Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences.
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
Excellent
-Paragraphs build from smaller to larger claims in a logical order
-Paragraphs begin with effective topic sentences
-Paragraphs focus only on one major idea.
-Paragraphs are consistently ordered either point-by-point or by block.
Conclusion
10 %
Poor
Conclusion provides incomplete summary
Fair
Conclusion summarizes argument
Good
Conclusion summarizes argument and is moderately successful in pushing thesis in a new direction (starting to get at a "so what?")
Excellent
Conclusion draws together main points of the argument and extends the thesis (with a final claim) to further consider its implications for understanding the two stories and the comparison as a whole
SUPPORT
Textual Evidence
20 %
Poor
-Does not provide quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are not relevant to the thesis.
-Quotes are not introduced.
Fair
-Provides quotes in every paragraph, but some may not be relevant to the thesis
-Quotes are drawn from only limited parts of the text.
-Quotes are not introduced effectively with no attempts at integration.
Good
-Provides quotes in every paragraph that support the central claims of the thesis
-Quotes come from different parts of the text.
-Quotes are introduced effectively with some integration into the writer's prose.
Excellent
-Provides support for the argument by offering effective and appropriate quotes in every paragraph
-Quotes are drawn from different parts of the text to demonstrate an understanding of the narrative as a whole.
-Quotes are introduced effectively and integrated well into the writer's prose.
Analysis
20 %
Poor
-Quotes simply appear without explanation or analysis.
-Reflects a superficial or incomplete reading of one or both stories or a failure to clearly prove the thesis.
Fair
-Quotes are explained only in a general way
-Understanding of theme and/or stories is inconsistent. Reflects reading on a superficial level.
Good
-Quotes are analyzed and explained in some detail to show relevance to the writer's argument.
-Understanding of theme and stories is appropriate but could be developed further.
Excellent
-Specific language within quotes is analyzed thoroughly and explained clearly to show relevance to the writer's argument.
-Reflects a thorough understanding and analysis of both the thesis and the stories.
STYLE & MECHANICS
style
5 %
Poor
-Simple vocabulary
-No sentence variety
-Inappropriate stylistic choices
Fair
-Simple vocabulary
-little sentence variety
-Overuse of contractions or vague pronouns
-Some errors in structure
Good
-Effective use of vocabulary
-Moderately successful in varying sentence structure
-Minor flaws in usage of contractions, tense, or vague pronouns
Excellent
-Rich, effective use of vocabulary
-Uses a variety of long and short sentences
-No use of contractions, past tense, or vague pronouns
-Sentences are clear and structured effectively.
mechanics
5 %
Poor
-Does not cite at all
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be distracting to readers
Fair
-Does not cite or cites completely incorrect
-Enough errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar to be noticeable
Good
-Only cites some of the time or citations are only partially correct
-Several minor errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Excellent
-Cites correctly
-Free from errors in spelling, punctuation, or grammar
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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