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Compare/Contrast Essay Compare/Contrast Essay The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. The student will compare and contrast the of "Cinderella" and the South African story of "Natiki". In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, and read both stories. Rubric Code: DCB9B9 By lgcronmiller Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

C/C Essay
	Excellent - 4 (N/A)	Good - 3 (N/A)	Fair - 2 (N/A)	Poor - 1 (N/A)
Comparison points	Excellent - 4 There are clear comparison examples between the stories.	Good - 3 There are comparison examples between the two stories.	Fair - 2 There is one comparison example between the stories.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the stories.
Contrasting points	Excellent - 4 There are clear contrasting examples between the stories.	Good - 3 There are clear contrasting examples between the stories.	Fair - 2 There is clear contrasting example between the stories.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the stories.
Essay Structure	Excellent - 4 Student has included an introduction, clear and concise paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense. There are no (or very few) grammar mistakes, and they do not take away from the overall essay.	Good - 3 Essay reflects an introduction, clear paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.	Fair - 2 There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.	Poor - 1 There isn't any real form or format to this essay. Grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.