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A Christmas Carol and Grinch Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: P2W6354
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Average

1 pts

Average

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Below Average

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Average

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Excellent

Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Conclusion

Below Average

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay
Average

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Support--Similarities

Below Average

Provides little if any support for each similarity.
Average

Provides some support for each similarity. Some information is slightly inaccurate. Has at least one solid similarity.
Good

Provides good support for each similarity. Most information is accurate. Has at least two solid similarities.
Excellent

Provides well-developed support for each similarity. The information is accurate. Has at least three solid similarities.
Support--Differences

Below Average

Provides little if any support for each difference.
Average

Provides some support for each difference. Some information is slightly inaccurate. Has at least one solid difference.
Good

Provides good support for each difference. Most information is accurate. Has at least two solid differences.
Excellent

Provides well-developed support for each difference. The information is accurate. Has at least three solid differences.
Grammar

Below Average

Contains more than 10 errors in grammar.
Average

Contains 5-9errors in grammar.
Good

Contains 1-4 errors in grammar.
Excellent

Contains no errors in grammar.
Spelling

Below Average

Contains more than 10 errors in spelling.
Average

Contains 5-9errors in spelling.
Good

Contains 1-4 errors in spelling.
Excellent

Contains no errors in spelling.



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