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Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
L2B672
By
aimeescripps
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Paragraph
1 pts
2 pts
3 pts
4 pts
Topic Sentence
1
The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
2
Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it does not emphasize the writer's point for the comparison or contrast.
3
Writer has a clear beginning. Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it covers the subject,
it is not very engaging.
4
Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Supporting Details
1
Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
2
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid.
3
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
4
Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Organization/Structure
1
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
2
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
3
Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
4
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
1
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
2
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
3
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
4
Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. .
Grammar and Spelling
1
Distracting and more than 5 errors in grammar and spelling
2
4-5 errors in grammar and spelling that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
3
2-3 errors in grammar and spelling but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
4
No more than one error in grammar and spelling.
Capitalization and Punctuation
1
Writer made more than 5 errors in capitalization and punctuation
2
Writer makes 4-5 errors in capitalization and punctuation
3
Writer makes 2-3 errors in capitalization and punctuation
4
No more than one error in capitalization and punctuation.
Neatness/Paragraph
1
Work is illegible. The paragraph(s) are not indented, it does not begin in the first space and there is no title.
2
Work has two areas that are sloppy. The paragraph(s) are not indented, it does not begin in the first space and there is no title.
3
Work has one area that is sloppy.
The paragraph(s) are not indented, it does not begin in the first space and there is no title.
4
Work is neatly done. The paragraph(s) are indented and begins on the first space. There is a title
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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