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Compare Contrast Essay Compare Contrast Essay Students will compare and contrast any two things to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay. Rubric Code: ZBA5XA By jsions Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Compare Contrast Essay
	Exceeding Standard 4 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Far Below Standard 1 pts	Enter Title 0 pts
Introduction	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise topic, establishes the significance of the topic, and logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the similarities and differences logically.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence.	Far Below Standard Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.	Enter Title Not included
Support	Exceeding Standard Develops the topic thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations.	Meeting Standard Supports the topic with logical reasoning and relevant, specific evidenceand demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Approaching Standard Supports the topic wtih clear reasons and relevant evidence and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Far Below Standard Does not support the topic and does not demonstrate any understanding of the topic.	Enter Title Not included
Word Use	Exceeding Standard Uses words, phrases, and clauses as well as varied syntax to create cohesion, clarify relationships between the claims and counterclaims.	Meeting Standard Uses words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Approaching Standard Uses some words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Far Below Standard Does not use words to clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Enter Title Uses inappropriate or slang words in writing
Conclusion	Exceeding Standard Provides an organized, concluding paragraph that restates thesis and supports the topic presented.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.	Enter Title Not included