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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Both nonfictional stories are by Virginia Hamilton
Rubric Code: V7X5X4
By noblenet1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

1

Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
2

Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
3

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
4

Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences
Organization

1

Essay is disorganized with no clear order.
2

Some sections are organized, but information. is just listed
3

Organization generally follows block method, some attempt at not just listing information.
4

Organization is clear and logical. Follows block method. Points of comparison and contrast are fully explained.
Number of Similarities
Number of differences

1

Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
2

Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
3

Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
4

Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Word choice

1

Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
2

Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
3

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
4

Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples

1

Details and examples are missing. No evidence cited from either story.
2

General statements from both stories are unsupported; some details and examples are inappropriate.
3

Details and evidence from both stories are evident.
4

Appropriate details and examples support every statement. Evidence is cited for both stories.
Conclusion

1

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis. Evidence is not summarized in conclusion.
2

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction;little evidence from both stories is summarized.
3

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea. Some evidence from both stories is evident.
4

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Good evidence from both stories is cited. The essay leaves the reader with a good impression.
Mechanics

1

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.
2

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
3

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
4

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.
Thinking Map

1

No evidence of comparison or contrasting in thinking map.
2

Little evidence of comparison or contrasting in thinking map
3

Some evidence of comparing and contrasting in thinkking map.
4

Evidence of comparing and contrasting in thinking map.
Total Points

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