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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
R6BXBX
By
Youtee
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Subject:
Health
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Essay
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.
Overall Organization
Below Average
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Average
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's points.
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered and given same amount of space.
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 similarity. Some information is slightly inaccurate. Has at least one solid difference.
Good
Provides good support for each similarity. Most information is accurate. Has at least two solid differences.
Excellent
Provides well-developed support for each similarity. The information is accurate. Has at least three solid differences.
GUMS (grammar, usage, mech., sp)
Below Average
Contains sufficient errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that make the paper difficult to read.
Average
Contains many errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that interfere with the intended meaning.
Good
Contains several errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that do not interfere with the intended meaning.
Excellent
Contains few, if any, errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric
Subjects:
English
Health
History
Types:
Writing
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