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Compare/Contrast Essay 
The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay.
Rubric Code: SX82626
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Compare & Contrast Essay
  Excellent - 4

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Good - 3

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Fair - 2

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Poor - 1

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Comparison points

Excellent - 4

There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the two religions.
Good - 3

There are (2) two clear comparison example between the two religions.
Fair - 2

There is (1) one comparison example between the two religions, but it is not clear.
Poor - 1

Student has not provided any comparison examples between the two religions.
Contrasting points

Excellent - 4

There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the two religions.
Good - 3

There are (2) two clear contrasting example between the two religions.
Fair - 2

There is (1) one contrasting example between the two religions, but it is not clear.
Poor - 1

Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the two religions.
Essay Structure

Excellent - 4

Student has included an introduction, clear body paragraphs that reflect organizational style, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense.
Good - 3

Essay reflects an introduction, body paragraphs that somewhat reflect organizational style, and a conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.
Fair - 2

Essay structure is difficult to understand (or is missing one of the four required paragraphs). Little cohesion throughout the essay.
Poor - 1

There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics

Excellent - 4

There are one or two spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes.
Good - 3

There is three or four spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.
Fair - 2

There are numerous spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.
Poor - 1

Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.



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  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Writing, Essays, English







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