Skip to main content

iRubric: Compare and Contrast Essay rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Compare and Contrast Essay 
Compare and Contrast Essay
Rubric Code: U2XW565
By Ajarnfrank1
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Compare and Contrast Essay
  Below Expectations

10 pts

Needs Improvement

20 pts

Developing

30 pts

Meet Expectations

40 pts

Introduction

Enter description
Below Expectations

Attempt to engage the audience awkward or vague. Prompt is somewhat misunderstood but partially addressed. The central claim is inappropriate, weak, or unclear. No background information.
Needs Improvement

Introduction contains a statement but it either does not give accurate and complete information about the topic or it lacks detail and creativity.
Developing

Introduction contains a thesis statement. The thesis creates interest and is fairly well developed. But it is not very engaging.
Meet Expectations

Very well-developed introduction wtih a clear thesis statement that introduces the topic and is engaging to readers.
Thesis Statement

Enter description
Below Expectations

Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out
Needs Improvement

Thesis includes subjects being compared and contrasted but does not follow the formula for thesis completion
Developing

Strong thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and follows the formula
Meet Expectations

Strong, clear thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and follows the formula and attempts on an invested opinion
Body Paragraphs

How well is compare/ contrast executed
Below Expectations

Student does not attempt to compare and contrast a set of subjects

OR

Student presents one or two weak points of comparison/ contrast
Needs Improvement

Student presents two points of comparision/ contrast
Developing

- Student presents two clear points of comparison/contrast
OR
- Student presents three points of comparison/contrast
Meet Expectations

- Student presents three (or more) clear points of comparison/contrast.
Development

Below Expectations

points are not developed or supported
Needs Improvement

student attempts to support and develop each point of comparision/ contrast
Developing

Student supports and develops each oint of comparision/ contrast with examples and details
Meet Expectations

Each point of comparison/ contrast is well developed, explained and clear supported details and examples
Organization

Below Expectations

The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay
Needs Improvement

The student attemtps to organize the essay. the orgainzation attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion
Developing

Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element
Meet Expectations

Student uses exceptional organization: point by point OR block subjects
- points are discussed in the same order throughout
- clear intro, body, conclusion
- transitions between each point and paragraph
Style, Sentence Flow, Tone

Below Expectations

Makes an attempt to understand the audience. One or two rhetorical strategies are used. Tone is elementary and/or inconsistent. Does not come across as an authority on the topic.
Needs Improvement

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate coule be better. Word choice does not create imagery.
Developing

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consisten tone and word choice is appropariate
Meet Expectations

Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expresssive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph
Conclusion

Below Expectations

Conclusion is not present. Essay just ends.
Needs Improvement

Conclusion is present but not effective. It does not provide closure for the essay.
Developing

Conclusion provides a sense of closure but does not appeal the reader into a call of action
Meet Expectations

Conclusion is effective and gives readers a sense of closure. A final appeal is made to call the reader into action. Conclusion does not mere re-state the key points and thesis.
Mechanics

Below Expectations

The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.
Needs Improvement

Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader
Developing

Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader
Meet Expectations

Essay contains one or two errors
Incorporation of Abstract Noun

Below Expectations

Abstract noun is not mentioned in the essay.
Needs Improvement

Abstract noun is mentioned, but has no connection to the thesis.
Developing

Abstract noun is used inthe thesis, but the connection is loose.
Meet Expectations

Abstract noun is firmly connected to the thesis statement. The noun takes the center stage of the argument.




Subjects:


Discuss this rubric




Do more with this rubric:
Preview

Preview

Preview this rubric.
Edit

Edit

Modify this rubric.
Copy

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.

Print

Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.
Categorize

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.
Bookmark

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess
Test run

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.
Grade

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.
Collaborate

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share
Publish

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.
Email

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.
Discuss

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n202