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Compare and Contrast Essay on Poems
Compare and Contrast Essay on Poems
Essay comparing two poems that uses text evidence
Rubric Code:
XCW884
By
admarquard
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Literary Essay
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Very Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introduction
Poor
Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction.
Fair
Introduction does not meet all of the requirements.
Very Good
_Invites reader
- Introduces author
- Introduces titles
- States thesis
Excellent
Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Thesis
Poor
Thesis is unclear or does not provide a map for the comparison. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair
Thesis provides for comparison but does not include points to be covered.
Very Good
Thesis provides a clear and concise map of the essay's argument but remains somewhat simplistic.
Excellent
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly.
Conclusion
Poor
Conclusion missing.
Fair
Conclusion included but does not restate main topic of the essay or the main points.
Very Good
Restates thesis and main points, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Excellent
Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Organization
Poor
Pattern of exposition not able to be identified and/or paragraph divisions do not follow pattern.
Fair
Pattern of comparison not maintained all the way through the essay; paragraphs unstructured.
Very Good
Maintains patterns of comparison/contrast in well-structured paragraphs.
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by-point. Uses organization to provide insightful arguments.
Topic Sentences/Transitions
Poor
Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair
Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. Some transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs.
Very Good
Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between all paragraphs are present as well as within paragraphs.
Excellent
Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis; makes use of interesting transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Supportive Details
Poor
Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the poem.
Fair
Body paragraphs contain some concrete details from the poem.
Very Good
Body Paragraphs each contain specific details from the poem that clearly tie into the topic sentence.
Excellent
Body paragraphs contain very concrete details from the poem that support the thesis.
Text evidence.
Poor
No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Fair
Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence (direct quotes) or quotes do not support thesis.
Very Good
Body paragraphs contain at least three quotes that clearly support the thesis.
Excellent
Essay contains multiple quotes that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Structure
Poor
Multiple errors in sentence structure obscure writer's meaning.
Fair
Contains some errors in sentence structure.
Very Good
There are very few errors in sentence structure.
Excellent
Varied and correct sentence structures add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar
Poor
Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.
Fair
Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Very Good
Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Excellent
No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Nuts and Bolts.
Poor
Three requirements not met.
Fair
Two requirements not met.
Very Good
One requirement not met.
Excellent
All requirements met:
-deadlines
-double-spaced
-printed
-title
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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