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Comparison and Contrast Essay
Comparison and Contrast Essay
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Rubric Code:
M7A33W
By
Headley
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Comparison/Contrast Essay
Level 4
65 pts
Level 3
56 pts
Level 2
48 pts
Level 1
39 pts
Level 0
(N/A)
Purpose/Details
Level 4
Compares and contrasts items clearly. Points to specific examples to illustrate comparison. Includes only the information relevant to comparison
Level 3
The essay compares and contrasts but the supporting information is general. The essay includes information that may not be relevant.
Level 2
The essay slightly compares and/or contrasts but does not include 2 details for each that support the comparison and contrast of the essay.
Level 1
The essay slightly compares and/or contrasts but does not include details that support the comparison and/or contrast of the essay.
Level 0
Organization/Structure
Level 4
Essay breaks the information 5 paragraphs with the introduction, similarities, differences, and conclusion structured into paragraphs.
Level 3
The essay has 4 of the 5 paragraphs (introduction, similarities, differences, conclusions). Some details are distracting to the reader.
Level 2
The essay 3 of the 5 paragraphs (introduction, similarities, differences, conclusions). Many details are not logical or in an expected order.
Level 1
The essay is not divided into paragraphs, but it does not interfere with meaning.
Level 0
Transitions
Level 4
Moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses comparison/ contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. Uses variety of structure & transitions.
Level 3
Essay moves from one idea to the next, but with little variety.
Level 2
Shows some use of transitions.
Level 1
Transitions between ideas are unclear.
Level 0
Transitions between ideas are nonexistent.
Conventions
Level 4
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay (0-1 errors)
Level 3
Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay (2-6 errors)
Level 2
Many errors throughout the essay, but they do not interfere with meaning.
Level 1
Too many errors through out the essay. No evidence of editing.
Level 0
So many errors through out the essay that it interferes with meaning.
Per-Writing Assignmnent
Graphic Organizer
Level 4
Student used a graphic organizer to assist in the writing assignment.
(20 points)
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Level 0
Graphic organizer was not used
(0 points)
Movie Notes
Level 4
All of the questions were answered.
(15 points)
Level 3
23 - 29 questions answered.
(13 points)
Level 2
19 - 22 questions answered
(11 points)
Level 1
15 - 18 questions were answered.
(9 points)
Level 0
Less than 15 questions answered.
(0 points)
Keywords:
School Essay
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
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Writing
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