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Family Types Essay 
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: PB3WA4
By newport286
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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10 pts

Topic Paragraph

4

The topic paragraph does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not have five sentences.
6

Topic paragraph introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but is unclear.
8

Writer has a clear beginning. Topic paragraph creates interest and is fairly well developed. It could be more engaging.
10

Very well developed topic paragraph. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Supporting Details

4

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
6

There are details, but there is only 1 strong comparison and 1 contrast that is clearly explained.
8

Details are clear and specific. There are only only 2 each of comparisons and contrasts. They do not vividly support the writer's point
10

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific with three (ea.) or more comparisons and contrasts. Details create vivid picture of the types of families.
Organization/Structure

4

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
6

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
8

Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
10

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
Mechanics/Spelling

4

Distracting and more than 5 errors in spelling and mechanics.
6

There are 4-5 errors in spelling or mechanics. While distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
8

There are 1-3 errors in spelling or mechanics but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
10

There are no errors in grammar and spelling, or mechanics.
Neatness/Paragraph

4

Work is illegible. The paragraph(s) are not indented, it does not have a name or heading.
6

Work/handwriting is sloppy. The paragraph(s) are not indented, there is a name on the paper, but no heading
8

Work/handwriting could be neater. The paragraph(s) are not indented, there are visible mistakes that could have been corrected. Heading has 1-2 errors.
10

Work is neatly done. The paragraph(s) are indented and begins on the first space. There is a proper heading
Graphic Organizers

4

Graphic Organizers were not completed or were not turned in with the essay. They did not show what the essay was to included.
6

Most of the graphic organizer was not completed or it was completed incorrectly. Only parts of it followed along with the essay.
8

Parts of the graphic organizer were not completed or contained incorrect information. They did not follow along exactly with the essay.
10

Graphic Organizers were completed correctly and were turned in with the essay. They showed exactly what was supposed to be in the essay.



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