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Comparison and Contrast Essay 
Comparison and Contrast Essay
This is the rubric used to grade the comparison and contrast essay
Rubric Code: Y8934B
By ACRaff
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Comparison/Contrast Essay
  Level 4

65 pts

Level 3

56 pts

Level 2

48 pts

Level 1

39 pts

Level 0

(N/A)

Purpose/Details

Level 4

Compares and contrasts items clearly. Points to specific examples to illustrate comparison. Includes only the information relevant to comparison
Level 3

The essay compares and contrasts but the supporting information is general. The essay includes information that may not be relevant.
Level 2

The essay slightly compares and/or contrasts but does not include 2 details for each that support the comparison and contrast of the essay.
Level 1

The essay slightly compares and/or contrasts but does not include details that support the comparison and/or contrast of the essay.
Level 0
Organization/Structure

Level 4

Essay breaks the information 5 paragraphs with the introduction, similarities, differences, and conclusion structured into paragraphs.
Level 3

The essay has 4 of the 5 paragraphs (introduction, similarities, differences, conclusions). Some details are distracting to the reader.
Level 2

The essay 3 of the 5 paragraphs (introduction, similarities, differences, conclusions). Many details are not logical or in an expected order.
Level 1

The essay is not divided into paragraphs, but it does not interfere with meaning.
Level 0
Transitions

Level 4

Moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses comparison/ contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. Uses variety of structure & transitions.
Level 3

Essay moves from one idea to the next, but with little variety.
Level 2

Shows some use of transitions.
Level 1

Transitions between ideas are unclear.
Level 0

Transitions between ideas are nonexistent.
Conventions

Level 4

Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay (0-1 errors)
Level 3

Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay (2-6 errors)
Level 2

Many errors throughout the essay, but they do not interfere with meaning.
Level 1

Too many errors through out the essay. No evidence of editing.
Level 0

So many errors through out the essay that it interferes with meaning.
Per-Writing Assignmnent
Graphic Organizer

Level 4

Student used a graphic organizer to assist in the writing assignment.

(20 points)
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
Level 0

Graphic organizer was not used

(0 points)
Movie Notes

Level 4

All of the questions were answered.

(15 points)
Level 3

23 - 29 questions answered.

(13 points)
Level 2

19 - 22 questions answered

(11 points)
Level 1

15 - 18 questions were answered.

(9 points)
Level 0

Less than 15 questions answered.

(0 points)



Keywords:
  • School Essay



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