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Compare and Contrast Essay
Rubric Code:
X83B37
By
tjenkins1983
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Compare and Contrast Essay
Below Expectations
1 pts
Needs Improvement
2 pts
Developing
3 pts
Meet Expectations
4 pts
Introduction
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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:
English
Types:
Writing
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