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Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
T3922W
By
leckman
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Subject:
Math
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criteria for Essay
Does Not Meet Standards
1.25 pts
Approaches Standards
2.5 pts
Meets Standards
3.75 pts
Exceeds Standards
5 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Does Not Meet Standards
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Approaches Standards
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Meets Standards
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects,
they are not very engaging.
Exceeds Standards
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the author's point and purpose for the comparison or the contrast.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Does Not Meet Standards
There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong, lacking, or mispalced. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Approaches Standards
At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
Meets Standards
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast, or, do not support the topic sentence.
Exceeds Standards
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion
Does Not Meet Standards
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Approaches Standards
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Meets Standards
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.
Exceeds Standards
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.
Mechanics
Does Not Meet Standards
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.
Approaches Standards
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that, while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned with effort.
Meets Standards
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Exceeds Standards
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Math
Types:
Writing
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