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Compare/Contrast Paragraph Compare/Contrast Paragraph Compare/Contrast Paragraph Rubric Rubric Code: LX45C4A By Jswiderski Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare/Contrast Paragraph
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
1. Introduction W.8.2.a	4 Topic sentence is very well developed. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.	3 Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed.	2 Topic sentence alludes to the subject for comparison or contrast, but it may not give accurate and complete information.	1 Topic sentence may not be discernible, or it does not introduce a subject for comparison/contrast.
2. Organization W.8.2.c	4 The details are in a clear order, and the writer sticks to one pattern of organization: subject-by-subject or point-by point. The writer uses specific and appropriate transitions throughout the paragraph.	3 Most of the details are in a clear order, and the writer sticks to one pattern of organization. The writer uses some specific and appropriate transitions in the paragraph.	2 The details are in a discernible order, but the writer may not stick to one pattern of organization. Transitions may be missing or ineffective.	1 The paragraph has no discernible organization. Details may be either missing or irrelevant. Transitions may be missing or ineffective.
5. Conclusion W.8.2.f	4 The conclusion is well developed and skillfully supports the information presented in the paragraph.	3 The conclusion is fairly well developed and generally supports the information presented in the paragraph.	2 The conclusion may not support the information presented in the paragraph.	1 The conclusion is missing and/or does not support the information presented in the paragraph.
6. Conventions L.8.2.a L.8.2.c	4 No more than one error in punctuation and spelling.	3 2-3 errors in punctuation and spelling, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.	2 4-5 errors in punctuation and spelling that, while distracting, do not interfere with the meaning and intent of the paragraph.	1 More than 5 errors in punctuation and spelling that interfere with the meaning and intent of the paragraph.