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Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Mixtures and Compounds Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
M59X9B
By
paula_luinstra
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Subject:
Science
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Paragraph
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
Topic Sentence
4
Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest.
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.
2
Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but it does not give accurate and complete information.
1
The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Supporting Details
4
Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast.
3
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support comparison/contrast.
2
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid.
1
Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not compare/contrast.
Organization/Structure
4
The details are in a clear order stick to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
3
Most of the details are in a clear order stick to one pattern.
2
The details are in a clear order, but do not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
1
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any clear order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
4
Writing is smooth and skillfull. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
3
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
2
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice is adequate, but could be better.
1
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Grammar and Spelling
4
No more than one error in grammar and spelling.
3
2-3 errors in grammar and spelling but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
2
4-5 errors in grammar and spelling that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
1
Distracting and more than 5 errors in grammar and spelling
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Science
Social Sciences
Types:
Writing
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