iRubric: Iliad vs. Beowulf Essay rubric

*The paragraph coherently discusses similarities or differences of the heroes.
*The paragraph included appropriate details and examples to illustrate the similarities and/or differences.
*The paragraph is 6-8 sentences in length.

*The paragraph discusses similarities or differences of the heroes but only vaguely.
*The paragraph included some details and examples to illustrate the similarities or differences.
*The paragraph is 5 sentences in length.

*The paragraph does not successfully discusses similarities or differences of the heroes.
*The paragraph included limited (if any) details and examples to illustrate the similarities and differences.
*The paragraph is 4 or fewer sentences in length.

*The paragraph ties the essay together.
*The paragraph clearly restates or expands on the main idea/topic.
*The paragraph summarizes the meaning of the essay.
*The paragraph leaves the main point firmly in the mind of the reader.
*The paragraph keeps the reader's attention right to the end.
*The paragraph is 5-8 sentences in length.

*The paragraph attempts to tie the composition together.
*The paragraph attempts to restate/ repeat but does not expand on the main idea/topic.
*The paragraph offers a basic summary of the meaning of the composition.
*The paragraph is 3 sentences in length.

*The paragraph does not adequately tie up the composition.
*The paragraph leaves the reader confused, ends abruptly, or lacks reference to the main idea/topic.

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 0-5 errors.
*Sentences vary in length and type.
*Complete sentences: 0-3 run-on sentences and/fragments.

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contain 6-11 errors.
*Some sentences vary in length and type.
*Complete sentences: 4-7 run-on sentences and/fragments.

*Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors in excess.
*Sentences do not vary in length and type.
*Run-on sentences and/or fragments are in excess.