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Independent Novel Comparing Book and a Song Compare/Contrast Essay Comparing Book and a Song Compare theme/elements in a book to theme in a song. Rubric Code: D2X4692 By mmorris1970 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent 5 pts	Good 4 pts	Fair 3 pts	Poor 2 pts	Very Poor 1 pts
Body Paragraphs/ Application 20 % Topic Sentences & Supporting Details 2 x 10 = 20	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create a vivid and thorough comparison. The details and examples clearly support the author's point for the comparison. comparisons are very strong.	Good Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details and quote are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.	Fair At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement. There are details and quotes, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.	Poor There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. 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.	Very Poor There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details and quotes are either wrong, unrelated, or missing.
Mechanics/Communication 10 % 2 x 5 = 10	Excellent A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Sentences flow.	Good More than a few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.	Poor Distracting and fairly major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.	Very Poor Excessively distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Clear lack of minimal proofreading.