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Comparison and Contrast Essay: Egypt Comparison and Contrast Essay Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay, comparing modern day Egypt to ancient Egypt. Choose 3 topics to compare and 3 to contrast. Essay must be at least 2 pages in length. Rubric Code: EX9WXA2 By kgrizzard Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Comparison/Contrast Essay
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)
Content KNOWLEDGE	Level 4 The essay: Compares and contrasts at least 3 items clearly. Points to specific examples to illustrate ideas. Includes only the information relevant to comparison & contrast. Clearly explain and analyze all details.	Level 3 The essay: Compares and contrasts at least 2 items clearly, but the supporting information is general. Includes information that may not be relevant. Explains & analyzes most details well.	Level 2 The essay: compares and/or contrasts at least 1 item, OR includes details but little explanation given or analysis is not clear.
Format COMMUNICATION	Level 4 Essay breaks the information with the introduction, similarities, differences, and conclusion structured into paragraphs. Essay has a strong thesis, transitions, & attention grabber. At least 2 pages in length follows all formatting criteria	Level 3 The essay has the required paragraphs but lacks: a strong thesis, transitions, or attention grabber. 1.5-1.75 pages in length, follows most formatting criteria	Level 2 Thesis unclear. Paragraphs formatted unclearly. Few or no transitions. 1 page in length. Does not follow formatting criteria.
Style APPLICATION	Level 4 Moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses high vocabulary & formal, clear language. Uses variety of structure.	Level 3 Essay moves from one idea to the next, but with little variety. Uses appropriate vocabulary but not high level. Uses formal language.	Level 2 Informal language throughout the essay. Vocabulary used is understandable but informal, conversational. Tone is overall not appropriate for a formal essay.
Conventions THINKING/INQUIRY	Level 4 Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay	Level 3 Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay	Level 2 Many errors throughout the essay, but they do not interfere with meaning.