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Comparison and Contrast Essay C/C Essay 2017-18 Unit 1 Students compare and contrast the two main characters from "The Most Dangerous Game" Rubric Code: J84293 By hannahlynn71803 Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository Writing
	Meets/Exceeds Standards 5 pts	Almost Meets Standards 4 pts	Falls Short of Standards 3 pts
Introduction -Attention Getter -Thesis	Meets/Exceeds Standards The intro includes TAG and a strong hook that flows well into the thesis statement; the thesis clearly states the topics that are going to be compared and contrasted.	Almost Meets Standards The intro has TAG, but the hook needs to be stronger; the thesis is apparent but does not clearly state the topics that will be compared and contrasted.	Falls Short of Standards The intro is missing TAG, an effective hook, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support -Transitions -Topic Sentences -Supporting Details	Meets/Exceeds Standards The body paragraphs contain well-written topic sentences that flow nicely into supporting details that include strong descriptions and textual evidence that effectively compare and contrast the topics; excellent flow and arrangement of ideas.	Almost Meets Standards The body paragraphs contain topic sentences;supporting details are apparent but lack great description and/or textual evidence that effectively compare and contrast the topics; the flow and arrangement of ideas is average.	Falls Short of Standards The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences, supporting details, transitions, and/or logical flow of ideas.
Conclusion -Restated thesis -Summary of main ideas -Lasting Impression	Meets/Exceeds Standards The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, a thorough summary of the writer's ideas, and a strong lasting impression.	Almost Meets Standards The conclusion includes an average version of a restated thesis, summary of ideas and/or lasting impression.	Falls Short of Standards The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or lasting impression.
Proofreading -Spelling -Grammar and Mechanics -Word Choice	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writing contains very few if any spelling/mechanical errors; word choice is formal and effective.	Almost Meets Standards The writing contains quite a few spelling/mechanical errors; word choice is not very sophisticated and/or effective.	Falls Short of Standards The writing contains many spelling/mechanical errors; word choice seriously lacks sophistication and effectiveness.