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Comparison and Contrast Essay
Comparison and Contrast Essay
Rubric used to grade the comparison and contrast essay for two comedy acts as observed BY middle school Drama students.
Rubric Code:
PXXW6W4
By
RGConn
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Comparison/Contrast Essay
Level 4
20 pts
Level 3
18 pts
Level 2
15 pts
Level 1
10 pts
Purpose/Details
Level 4
Compares and contrasts two comedy acts 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.
Organization/Structure
Level 4
Essay breaks the information into 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.
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.
Conventions
Level 4
Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay (0-3 errors)
Level 3
Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay (4-6-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.
Graphic Organizer/notes
Level 4
Student used a graphic organizer & notes to assist in the writing assignment. Notes (10+ for each comedy act) These ARE EVIDENT in the graphic organizer.
Level 3
Student used a graphic organizer & notes to assist in the writing assignment. Notes (10+ for each comedy act) MOST are evident in the graphic organizer.
Level 2
Student used a graphic organizer AND/ OR notes to assist in the writing assignment. (5 Notes for each comedy act) FEW are evident in the graphic organizer.
Level 1
Graphic Organizer and/or notes have very little information listed and MAY/MAY NOT be evident in the writing.
TOTAL POINTS
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Keywords:
School Essay
Subjects:
English
History
(General)
Types:
Assignment
Writing
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