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Hercules Comparison/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
H95769
By
cmstathulis
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Criteria for Essay
100 points
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement
Excellent
Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both subjects and the point for the comparison or the contrast.
Good
Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects,<BR>
they are not very engaging.
Fair
Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the point for the comparison or contrast.
Poor
Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences & Supporting Details<BR>
<BR>
20pts
Excellent
Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR>
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the point for the comparison/contrast.
Good
Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.<BR>
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the point for the comparison/contrast.
Fair
At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.<BR>
There are details, 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.<BR>
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the point for the comparison/contrast.
Comparison Points
Excellent
There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Good
There are (2) two comparison examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Fair
There is (1)one comparison example between the traditional story and the movie.
Poor
Student has not provided any comparison examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Contrast Points
Excellent
There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Good
There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Fair
There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the traditional story and the movie.
Poor
Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the traditional story and the movie.
Conclusion
Excellent
The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.
Good
The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Fair
The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor
There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization
Excellent
The details are in a clear effective 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.
Good
The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Fair
The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor
No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Mechanics
Excellent
Few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization (less than 3)
Good
A some minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay. (4-6 errors)
Fair
A many errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. (6-8 errors)
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. (more than 8 errors)
MLA format
Excellent
Correct MLA format
Good
No more than 2 errors
Fair
Format does not completely meet criteria. 3 or more errors
Poor
Format does not meet criteria
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast essay, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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