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Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
Z3BC52
By
wtmelon
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Essay
Level 4
40 pts
Level 3
30 pts
Level 2
20 pts
Level 1
10 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Level 4
Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Level 3
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Level 2
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Level 1
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Overall Organization
Level 4
The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered and given same amount of space.
Level 3
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Level 2
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's points.
Level 1
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and
Level 4
Writing is smooth and coherent. Sentences are strong with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are good.
Level 3
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Consistent tone and word choice. Good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Level 2
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice could be better. Transitions are present but poor.
Level 1
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Purpose is difficult to determine. No transitions.
2 Body Paragraphs
Level 4
Each paragraph has topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and sufficient for comparison or contrast. Details clearly support comparison/contrast.
Level 3
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and specific, but they do not support the comparison/contrast, or topic sentence.
Level 2
At least one topic sentence is not clear or doesn't it relate to the thesis statement.
Details are not clear. Subjects are not given the same amount of space.
Level 1
There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are lacking, or misplaced. No vivid sense language is used.
Conclusion
Level 4
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Level 3
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Level 2
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Level 1
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Mechanics
Level 4
Very few errors in punctuation or grammar. No spelling errors.
Level 3
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, but they do not detract. Proper computer format and title.
Level 2
Errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. No title. Late completion.
Level 1
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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