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Compare and Contrast Rubric Code: Y5WBCB By vellison Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare and Contrast
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 3 pts	Good 5 pts	x 4 = (N/A)
Introduction	Poor The introduction provides little information about the 2 items of comparison and does not contain a thesis statement.	Fair The introduction provides some information about the characters and an attempted thesis statement.	Good The introduction is clear, presenting both items being compared and a well-articulated thesis statement.	x 4 =
Body-3 paragraph min.	Poor There is not a clear body, the paragraphs are poorly organized and developed, and there are no transitions.	Fair There is a clear body of the paper but paragraphs do not flow well from one to the next.	Good There is a clear body of the paper, clear and focused paragraphs, and good use of transitions.	x 4 =
Conclusion	Poor The conclusion is weak, lacking organization and clarity and does not bring the entire paper together.	Fair The conclusion addresses the points in the paper but lacks organization and clarity.	Good The conclusion brings together all of the points in the paper in a clear, articulated manner and displays organization and clarity.	x 4 =
Examples	Poor Supporting examples from stories are not used.	Fair Some examples are used from the stories, but they are not used in a way that support the writer's points.	Good Examples from the stories are used in such a way that strengthen the writer's argument.	x 4 =
Grammar and Punctuation	Poor The paper is full of grammar and punctuation errors, making it difficult to read and understand.	Fair The paper has some grammar and punctuation errors which detract from the writer's argument.	Good The paper has little to no grammar and punctuation errors that take away from the reader's understanding of the argument the writer makes.	x 4 =