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Compare and Contrast Writing Rubric 3rd Grade Compare and Contrast Writing Rubric Compare and Contrast Writing Rubric Rubric Code: KX82X23 By mcarr2004 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Compare/Contrast
	(N/A)	(N/A)	(N/A)	(N/A)
Introduction Paragraph	N/A Includes an inviting topic sentence. Sequence is logical and effective.	N/A Includes recognizable topic sentence. Sequence is logical.	N/A Attempts an topic sentence. Sequence is brief or limited.	N/A Begins abruptly, or has no topic sentence. Reflects no attempt to establish order.
Contrast (Differences)	N/A Contrasts four or more details between 2 items, characters, or settings.	N/A Contrasts at least 3 details between 2 items, characters, or settings	N/A Contrasts at least 2 details between 2 items, characters, or settings.	N/A Contrasts only 1 detail between 2 items, characters, or settings.
Compare (Similarities)	N/A Compares 4 or more details between two items, characters, or settings.	N/A Compares at least 3 details between two items, characters, or settings	N/A Compares at least 2 details between two items, characters, or settings.	N/A Compares only 1 detail between two items, characters, or settings.
Transition Words	N/A Uses more than 3 compare and contrast words or phrases for every sentence.	N/A Uses three compare and contrast words or phrases in every sentence, but does not vary.	N/A Uses at least 2 compare and contrast words or phrases throughout the entire paragraph.	N/A Only uses a single compare or contrast word or phrase throughout the entire paragraph.
Spelling	N/A Correctly spells all words.	N/A Has 1 or 2 misspelled words.	N/A Has 3 or 4 misspelled words	N/A Makes 5 or more spelling errors.
Capitalization	N/A Uses correct capitalization.	N/A Uses correct capitalization most of the time.	N/A Uses inconsistent capitalization.	N/A Uses incorrect capitalization.
Punctuation	N/A Uses a variety of end punctuation correctly	N/A Uses correct end punctuation	N/A Uses end punctuation inconsistently.	N/A Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation
Conclusion	N/A All components present: Restated topic sentence Summarize similarities Summarize differences Concluding sentence	N/A 3 components present: Restated Topic sentence Summarize similarities Summarize differences Concluding sentence	N/A 2 components present: Restated Topic sentence Summarize similarities Summarize differences Concluding sentence	N/A 1 component present: Restated Topic sentence Summarize similarities Summarize differences Concluding sentence