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Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
Z836A2
By
tweedaway
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Criteria for Paragraph
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Topic Sentence
Poor
The topic sentence does not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Fair
Topic sentence introduces the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it does not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Good
Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it covers both subjects,
it is not very engaging.
Excellent
Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers both subjects and the author's point for the comparison and the contrast.
Details/Examples
Poor
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Fair
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
Good
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Excellent
Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Organization/Structure
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Excellent
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.
Style: transition and flow
Poor
Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Fair
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the paragraph.
Good
Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Excellent
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Many transition words are present which make the paragraph flow. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the paragraph.
Mechanics
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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