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Grendel Compare/Contrast Essay Point by Point 
Grendel Compare/Contrast Essay Block Format
Rubric Code: S5CB58
By ehuesgen
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Outstanding!

4 pts

Almost there...

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Paragraph One: Introduction

Outstanding!

*The paragraph clearly states the main idea/topic of the entire composition.
*The paragraph is 5-8 sentences in length.
*The paragraph grabs the attention of the reader and sets the stage for the rest of the piece.
Almost there...

*The paragraph generally states the main idea/topic of the entire composition.
*The paragraph is a 4 sentences in length.
Needs Improvement

*The paragraph is fewer than 3 sentences in length.
*The paragraph does not adequately state the main idea/topic of the entire composition.
Paragraph Two: Body

Outstanding!

*The paragraph coherently discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and the excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included appropriate details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 5-7 sentences in length.
Almost there...

*The paragraph discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel but only vaguely.
*The paragraph included some details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 4 sentences in length.
Needs Improvement

*The paragraph does not successfully discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included limited (if any) details and examples to illustrate the similarities and differences.
*The paragraph is 3 or fewer sentences in length.
Paragraph Three: Body

Outstanding!

*The paragraph coherently discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and the excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included appropriate details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 5-7 sentences in length.
Almost there...

*The paragraph discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel but only vaguely.
*The paragraph included some details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 4 sentences in length.
Needs Improvement

*The paragraph does not successfully discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included limited (if any) details and examples to illustrate the similarities and differences.
*The paragraph is 3 or fewer sentences in length.
Paragraph Four: Body

Outstanding!

*The paragraph coherently discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and the excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included appropriate details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 5-7 sentences in length.
Almost there...

*The paragraph discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel but only vaguely.
*The paragraph included some details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 4 sentences in length.
Needs Improvement

*The paragraph does not successfully discusses similarities and/or differences of the poem and excerpt of novel.
*The paragraph included limited (if any) details and examples to illustrate the similarities and differences.
*The paragraph is 3 or fewer sentences in length.
Paragraph Five: Conclusion

Outstanding!

*The paragraph leaves the main point firmly in the mind of the reader.
*The paragraph keeps the reader's attention right to the end.
*The paragraph is 5-8 sentences in length.
Almost there...

*The paragraph attempts to tie the composition together.
*The paragraph attempts to restate/ repeat but does not expand on the main idea/topic.
*The paragraph offers a basic summary of the meaning of the composition.
*The paragraph is 3 sentences in length.
Needs Improvement

*The paragraph does not adequately tie up the composition.
*The paragraph leaves the reader confused, ends abruptly, or lacks reference to the main idea/topic.
Mechanics

Outstanding!

*Spelling contains 0-4 errors
*There are none of the errors discussed in class
Almost there...

*Spelling contains 5-11 errors.
*There are 1-5 of the errors we discussed in class
Needs Improvement

*Spelling errors in excess.
*Errors discussed in class in excess




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