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Compare/Contrast Written Answer Compare/Contrast Essay The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting answer. The student will compare and contrast two characters from a piece of literature. Rubric Code: JXBX876 By denthibeault2 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

C/C
	Excellent - 4 (N/A)	Good - 3 (N/A)	Fair - 2 (N/A)	Poor - 0 (N/A)
Comparison points	Excellent - 4 There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the two characters.	Good - 3 There are (2) two comparison examples between the two characters.	Fair - 2 There is (1)one comparison example between the two characters.	Poor - 0 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the two characters.
Contrasting points	Excellent - 4 There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the two characters.	Good - 3 There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the two characters.	Fair - 2 There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the two characters.	Poor - 0 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the two characters.
Writing Skills	Excellent - 4 Consistently maintains a formal style; uses precise language; shows a strong command of grammar, mechanics, and spelling.	Good - 3 Mostly maintains a formal style; needs more precise language at times; includes a few distracting errors in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.	Fair - 2 Uses informal style and vague language; has many conventions in grammar, mechanics, and spelling.	Poor - 0 Uses an inappropriate style and vague words; has major problems with grammar, mechanics, and spelling.
Organization	Excellent - 4 Arranges ideas in a clear, logical order; effectively uses transitions to create cohesion and clarify relationships among ideas.	Good - 3 Arranges ideas fairly logically, but transitions may not make sense; states a controlling idea, but could use more relevant evidence to support similarities and differences.	Fair - 2 Has some organizational flaws; needs additional transitions; states a controlling idea, but lacks relevant evidence.	Poor - 0 Has no transitions or organization. Has no evidence or controlling idea.