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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
W6CWC3
By
chrislaw
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Essay
Below Average
1 pts
Proficient
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Below Average
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Proficient
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Excellent
Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Overall Organization
Below Average
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Proficient
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's points.
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered and given same amount of space.
Conclusion
Below Average
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay.
Proficient
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Good
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.
Excellent
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Facts/Information
Below Average
Little or no facts are used the the paper. No evidence of note taking.
Proficient
Few facts are used or they are random in their use.
Good
Some facts are used but they are not cited or they are imbalanced
Excellent
Accurate facts and information are used and cited in the paper. Facts used are relevant and helpful to the paper.
Grammar/Spelling
Below Average
Paper contains 6 or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Proficient
Paper contains 3-5 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Good
Paper contains no more than 2 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Excellent
Paper contains no misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric
Subjects:
English
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Types:
Writing
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