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'Thank you, M'am' Comparison/Contrast Essay
Comparison/Contrast Essay
Rubric Code:
J7X752
By
iwhite
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Compare/Contrast
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Purpose and Supporting Details
Excellent
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly. The paper points to specific examples to illustrate the comparison. Focus addressed in an engaging, creative way.
Good
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is general. The paper includes only the information relevant to the comparison. Clear focus.
Fair
The paper compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is incomplete. The paper may include information that is not relevant to the comparison. Some lapses in focus
Poor
The paper compares or contrasts, but does not include both. There is no supporting information or support is incomplete.
Focus is absent or replaced by summary.
Organization and Structure
Excellent
The essay has four paragraphs. It follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Good
There are four paragraphs.
The essay does not use a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
Fair
There are three paragraphs.
Some information is in the wrong section. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader.
Poor
There are only one to two paragraphs.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Analysis and Understanding
Excellent
Key points are fully developed and supported; evidence is vivid and relevant; analysis shows insightful reflection
Good
Key points are fully developed and supported with good evidence; analysis shows understanding
Fair
Key points are not well supported by evidence; analysis shows partial understanding; some irrelevant details
Poor
Key points lack evidence and analysis; few or irrelevant details.
Voice and Tone
Excellent
Distinctive voice and tone. The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. The paper uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions.
Good
Voice and tone are consistent. The paper moves from one idea to the next, but there is little variety. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
Fair
Voice and tone are well suited, but inconsistent. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy
Poor
Voice and tone are not clear. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
Excellent
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Good
Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Fair
Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Poor
Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. Sentences are incomplete and choppy.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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