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Compare and Contrast Essay Compare and Contrast Essay Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric Code: LC7544 By mrswarburton Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assessment Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12

Persuasive Essay
	Needs work 1 pts	Some Effort 2 pts	Good effort 3 pts	Great 4 pts
Unity, all details support thesis.	Needs work Your thesis is unclear or missing and details are not supportive.	Some Effort Your thesis is clear, but your points get off track or overlap and do not adequately support the thesis.	Good effort Your thesis is clear, but one or more points are vague. Thesis is awkward.	Great The thesis is clear and three solid points compare or contrast your subject.
Support	Needs work Your supporting details are not logical, or specific, and do not adequately support the topic	Some Effort Some of the supporting details are not developed. You lack details so your essay lacks creditabity.	Good effort Support is logical and adequate to make a point. You use specific details and support.	Great Support is logical, adequate and well-written.
Coherence. Organize and Connect	Needs work You lack 4- 5 paragraphs, a thesis, or a clear plan of development that is reflected in the body of your essay.	Some Effort You have basics of a 4-5 paragraph essay, but body paragraphs are not organized. Lacks transitions.	Good effort Organized 4-5 paragraph essay. Organized body details support topic sentence. Transitions add to coherence.	Great You are organized and use effective transitions.
Sentence Skills	Needs work Major errors in writing including unclear sentences, run-on's and frags. You lack credibility due to errors.	Some Effort Some problems with grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Good effort Well edited, but contains a few sentence errors.	Great Your sentences are error-free.
Follow Compare & Contrast Guideline	Needs work Fails to meet guidelines.	Some Effort You use some of the compare and contrast guidelines for thesis, transitions, and wording.	Good effort You use many of the compare and contrast guidelines for thesis, transitions, and wording.	Great Follows guidelines for compare and contrast .