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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare and contrast the depiction of the American South during the Great Depression in Dorothea Lange’s photographs from The Library of Congress to Harper Lee’s depiction in her novel To Kill A Mockingbird.
Rubric Code: W7A224
By JMBlankinship
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Introduction
3 pts

1 ( x 3 pts)

Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
2 ( x 3 pts)

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

Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.
4 ( x 3 pts)

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

1 ( x 3 pts)

Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.
2 ( x 3 pts)

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Reds have not been expanded.
Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.
3 ( x 3 pts)

Organization generally follows Step-up to Writing method and yellows and reds are clear to the reader. An attempt to use transitions is evident.
4 ( x 3 pts)

Organization is clear and logical. Follows Step-up to Writing method. Reds are fully explained. Logical transitions are used.
Number of differences/similarities
3 pts

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Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
2 ( x 3 pts)

Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.
3 ( x 3 pts)

Essay discusses two similarities or differences.
4 ( x 3 pts)

Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Word choice
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Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
2 ( x 2 pts)

Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
3 ( x 2 pts)

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
4 ( x 2 pts)

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

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Details and examples are missing.
2 ( x 4 pts)

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.
3 ( x 4 pts)

Details and examples support most of the statements.
4 ( x 4 pts)

Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion
3 pts

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Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
2 ( x 3 pts)

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction
3 ( x 3 pts)

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
4 ( x 3 pts)

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics
2 pts

1 ( x 2 pts)

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.
2 ( x 2 pts)

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
3 ( x 2 pts)

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
4 ( x 2 pts)

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.
Title
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Title does not indicate the topic and does not hook the reader's attention.
2 ( x 1 pts)

Title does not indicate the topic but is related and is interesting.
3 ( x 1 pts)

Title indicates topic but dose not hook the reader's attention.
4 ( x 1 pts)

Title indicates the topic and hooks the reader's attention.




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