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Allegory/Jun Do Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
An essay relating Plato's Allegory of the Cave to the first part of The Orphan Master's Son.
Rubric Code: M2WA38C
By mrkatsenglish
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the essay's main idea, including the reasons that prove the thesis.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects, they may lack depth or detail.
Fair

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the essay.
Poor

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.

Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there is enough evidence to create vivid images for a thorough comparison to the Allegory of the Cave.

Each example clearly supports the author's thesis.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's comparison to the Allegory of the Cave.
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, and they may confuse the comparison to the Allegory of the Cave.
Poor

More than one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.

Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's comparison to the Allegory of the Cave.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies ideas presented about The Biography of Jun Do and The Allegory of the Cave.

Conclusion reviews main points of the essay and ties in an interesting and engaging manner.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies ideas presented about The Biography of Jun Do and The Allegory of the Cave.

Conclusion reviews main points of the essay.
Fair

The concluding paragraph does not review information clearly about The Biography of Jun Do and The Allegory of the Cave.

Conclusion fails to review main points of the essay.
Poor

The concluding paragraph is ineffective and does not unify ideas presented about The Biography of Jun Do and The Allegory of the Cave.
Quote Integration

Excellent

All of the evidence and examples are specific and relevant, and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Good

Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Fair

At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the author's position.
Poor

Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.
Organization/Transitions

Excellent

Organization is logical and effective.

Through transitional words, the flow of the essay smooth and clear.

Transitional words effectively used from sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph used.
Good

Organization is somewhat logical and effective.

Transitions help to make the essay more clear, though some may not be used effectively.

Transitions may only be used within paragraphs or between paragraphs.
Fair

Organization is confusing; topics do not flow well.

Few transitions used in the essay.
Poor

Organization has a negative effect on the essay.

Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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  • Orphan Master's Son, Allegory of the Cave

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