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Comparison and Contrast Essay
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay, comparing yourself to the narrator of a short story from their childhood. Contrast your own childhood memories with the ones of the narrator. Compare any similarities. Base your thesis on a contrasting aspect of your childhood.
Rubric Code:
KX34C85
By
nachevstanislav
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Comparison/Contrast Essay
Level 4
(N/A)
Level 3
(N/A)
Level 2
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Level 1
(N/A)
Content
KNOWLEDGE
Level 4
The essay: Compares and contrasts items clearly. Points to specific examples to illustrate ideas. Includes only the information relevant to comparison & contrast. Clearly explain and analyze all details.
Level 3
The essay: Compares and contrasts but the supporting information is general. Includes information that may not be relevant. Only 12 details given from both texts. Explains & analyzes most details well.
Level 2
The essay: compares and/or contrasts, using 8-10 details from both texts. OR the essay only compares or only contrasts. OR includes details but little explanation given or analysis is not clear.
Level 1
The essay: compares and/or contrasts but includes only 2-7 details that support the comparison and/or contrast of the essay. No explanation given.
Format
COMMUNICATION
Level 4
Essay breaks the information with the introduction, similarities, differences, and conclusion structured into paragraphs. Essay has a strong thesis, transitions, & attention grabber.
Level 3
The essay has the required paragraphs but lacks: a strong thesis, transitions, or attention grabber.
Level 2
Thesis unclear. Paragraphs formatted unclearly. Few or no transitions.
Level 1
The essay is not divided into paragraphs. No thesis.
Style
APPLICATION
Level 4
Moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses high vocabulary & formal, clear language. Uses variety of structure.
Level 3
Essay moves from one idea to the next, but with little variety. Uses appropriate vocabulary but not high level. Uses formal language.
Level 2
Informal language throughout the essay. Vocabulary used is understandable but informal, conversational. Tone is overall not appropriate for a formal essay.
Level 1
Essay written informally, with basic vocabulary and an inconsistent or informal tone.
Conventions
THINKING/INQUIRY
Level 4
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay
Level 3
Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay
Level 2
Many errors throughout the essay, but they do not interfere with meaning.
Level 1
Too many errors through out the essay. No evidence of editing.
Keywords:
School Essay
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
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