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Compare and Contrast Essay with Graphic Organizer 
Compare and Contrast Essay with Graphic Organizer
Used to grade Graphic Organizers and Compare Contrast Essay Social Studies
Rubric Code: R545CC
By batista
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

1 pts

Not Yet Meeting

2 pts

Approaching

3 pts

Meeting Expectations

4 pts

Graphic Organizer

Poor

Graphic Organizer is not complete. No effort put forth to write down needed information.
Not Yet Meeting

Graphic Organizer not complete. Effort put forth, but more than 1/4 of the organizer missing information.
Approaching

Graphic Organizer complete, but missing follow-up information. Messy and disorganized.
Meeting Expectations

Graphic Organizer complete, neat and organized.
Transfer of Information

Poor

Information is not transferred from Graphic Organizer to Essay. No effort put forth.
Not Yet Meeting

Information is not completely transferred from Graphic Organizer. Attempt is made, but unorganized.
Approaching

Information is transferred from Graphic Organizer, but lacks organization. Some points clearly missed.
Meeting Expectations

Information is transferred from Graphic Organizer comes across clear and precise.
Introduction

Poor

Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
Not Yet Meeting

Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
Approaching

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used.
Meeting Expectations

Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences
Number of Points

Poor

Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
Not Yet Meeting

Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
Approaching

Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
Meeting Expectations

Essay discusses 3 main points of contrast. Similarities and differences are clearly identified and expanded on.
Organization

Poor

Essay is disorganized with no clear order.
Not Yet Meeting

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed
Approaching

Organization generally follows block method or point by point method. Some attempt at not just listing information.
Meeting Expectations

Organization is clear and logical. Follows block method or point by point method. Points of comparison and contrast are fully explained.
Word choice

Poor

Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
Not Yet Meeting

Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
Approaching

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
Meeting Expectations

Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples

Poor

Details and examples are missing.
Not Yet Meeting

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.
Approaching

Details and examples support most of the statements.
Meeting Expectations

Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion

Poor

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
Not Yet Meeting

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction
Approaching

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
Meeting Expectations

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics

Poor

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.
Not Yet Meeting

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
Approaching

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
Meeting Expectations

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.




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