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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay--Urban Legends
Students will compare and contrast one of the creation myths read in class (The Navajo Origin Legend or When Grizzlies Walked Upright) with The Bible.
Rubric Code: L46XC5
By kerry_hoke
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

4 pts

Average

6 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Compare/Contrast

Poor

- Student does not compare and contrast elements from two creation stories read in class.
Fair

- Student presents one or two weak points of comparison/contrast
Average

- Student presents two or three points of comparison/contrast.
Good

- Student presents two clear points of comparison/contrast
OR
- Student presents three points of comparison/contrast
Excellent

- Student presents three (or more) clear points of comparison/contrast.
Thesis

Poor

- Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out.
Fair

- Thesis is present but does not clearly list works and/or specific points being compared/contrasted.
Average

- Thesis includes titles of works being compared/contrasted but does not highlight specific points.
OR
- Thesis includes titles of works and specific points, but goes into too much detail.
Good

- Strong thesis that includes titles of works and specific points being compared/contrasted.
Excellent

- Strong, clear thesis that includes titles of works, specific points being compared / contrasted, and attempt at an opinion.
Development/Support

Poor

- Points are not developed or supported.
Fair

- Student supports and develops some points with details from the texts and explanation.
Average

- Student attempts to support and develop each point of comparison/contrast.
Good

- Student attempts to support and develop each point of comparison/contrast with examples and details from the texts.
Excellent

- Each point of comparison/contrast is well-developed, explained, and supported with quotes.
Organization

Poor

The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay.
Fair

The student attempts to organize the essay. The organization attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s), or conclusion.
Average

The student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
Good

- Student has the essay organized int easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using trasitions to separate each element.
Excellent

- Student uses exceptional organization:
* point by point OR block
* subjects and points are discussed in the same order throughout
* clear intro., body, conclusion
* transitions between each point and paragraph
Formatting
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Average

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation

Poor

- Paper has many different errors; shows little effort to proofread.
Fair

- Paper has several spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors, making the paper difficult to read and understand.
Average

- Paper has several spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, some of which interfere with the paper's readability.
Good

- Paper has several spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, but they don't interfere with paper's readability.
Excellent

- Paper has few or no spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, and these do not interfere with the paper's readability.
Manuscript Format

Poor

- Paper is missing four or more of the formatting elements.
Fair

- Paper is missing three of the formatting elements.
Average

- Paper is missing two of the formatting elements.
Good

- Paper is missing one of the formatting elements.
Excellent

- Paper is typed, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double spaced, with 1" margins.



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