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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: K57B6C
By kezobi
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Below Average

1 pts

Proficient

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Below Average

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Proficient

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Excellent

Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Overall Organization

Below Average

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Proficient

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 points.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
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 and given same amount of space.
Conclusion

Below Average

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay.
Proficient

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
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.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Facts/Information

Below Average

Little or no facts are used the the paper. No evidence of note taking.
Proficient

Few facts are used or they are random in their use.
Good

Some facts are used but they are not cited or they are imbalanced
Excellent

Accurate facts and information are used and cited in the paper. Facts used are relevant and helpful to the paper.
Format

Below Average

Paper is handwritten but not legible in parts.
Proficient

Paper is neatly handwritten.
Good

Paper is typed but the font is too big or in another style besides Times New Roman or sentences are not double spaced.
Excellent

Paper typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced.
Grammar/Spelling

Below Average

Paper contains 6 or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Proficient

Paper contains 3-5 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Good

Paper contains no more than 2 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Excellent

Paper contains no misspellings and/or grammatical errors.



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