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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Rubric Code:
NX245BB
By
morera01
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
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Introduction
1
Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
2
Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
3
Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.
4
Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences.
Organization
1
Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.
2
Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Reds have not been expanded.
Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.
3
Organization generally follows Step-up to Writing method and yellows and reds are clear to the reader. An attempt to use transitions is evident.
4
Organization is clear and logical. Follows Step-up to Writing method. Reds are fully explained. Logical transitions are used.
Number of differences/similarities
1
Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
2
Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
3
Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
4
Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Word choice
1
Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
2
Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
3
Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
4
Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples
1
Details and examples are missing.
2
General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.
3
Details and examples support most of the statements.
4
Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion
1
Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
2
Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction
3
Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
4
Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics
1
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.
2
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
3
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
4
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.
Title
1
Title does not indicate the topic and does not hook the reader's attention.
2
Title does not indicate the topic but is related and is interesting.
3
Title indicates topic but dose not hook the reader's attention.
4
Title indicates the topic and hooks the reader's attention.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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