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Compare/Contrast Essay Compare/Contrast Essay Compare and contrast two of the main characters. Rubric Code: K7BX4A By dsieben Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Compare/Contrast Essay
	Very Good 5 pts	Okay 4 pts	Needs work 3 pts	Poor 0 pts
Comparison Points x 2 = ________	Very Good There are (3) three clear examples of comparison between the characters.	Okay There are (2) two examples of comparison between the characters.	Needs work There is (1) one example of comparison between the characters.	Poor There is no comparison between the characters.
Contrasting Points x 2 = ________	Very Good There are (3) three clear examples of contrast between the characters.	Okay There are (2) two clear examples of contrast between characters.	Needs work There is (1) one clear examples of contrast between the characters.	Poor Off topic; no sign of compare or contrast.
Organization x 2 = ________	Very Good There are 5 paragraphs; intro, body and conclusion are included. Each paragraph is clear and gets to the point. The paragraphs are easy to understand and not too long.	Okay At least 3 paragraphs. The writer introduces the topic and/or compares and contrasts in these paragraphs.	Needs work At least 2 paragraphs. One that compares, one that contrasts.	Poor Only one paragraph.
Grammar/Spelling capitalization and punctuation; spelling x 2 = ________	Very Good No capitalization, punctuation or spelling errors.	Okay Very few capitalization, punctuation or spelling errors.	Needs work Some errors in capitalization, punctuation or spelling that distract the reader.	Poor Many errors in capitalization, punctuation and spelling. These errors make it difficult to understand the essay.
Sentence Structure x 2 = ________	Very Good Sentence length varies, they make sense, flow easily.	Okay Sentence length varies, mostly make sense and are mostly easy to understand.	Needs work Sentences are somewhat choppy, incomplete, rambling, and difficult to understand. No variety in length.	Poor Sentences are very choppy, incomplete, rambling, and difficult to understand. No variety in length.