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Comparative essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay Comparing Death from Book Thief
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Rubric Code: LX8BC66
By Jenmc18
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction/signposts

Excellent

Very well developed introduction with obvious signposts. It engages the reader and creates interest and covers both texts.
Good

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it has signposts it is not very engaging.
Fair

Introduction does introduce the texts for comparison, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or it does not show clear signposts.
Poor

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both texts for comparison or contrast. No signposts about the topic are evident.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific enough to create vivid images for a thorough comparison.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence. Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison.
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear. There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both texts are not given roughly the same amount of attention.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details are either wrong or lacking.
Conclusion

Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison of the texts.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison, 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.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics

Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Quotes

Excellent

2 or more quotes per paragraph used(1 per text). Quotes are relevant and embedded seamlessly into the essay.
Good

Less than 2 quotes per paragraph used(1 per text). Quotes are relevant and embedded seamlessly into the essay
Fair

Less than 2 quotes per paragraph used(1 per text). Quotes are somewhat relevant and embedded reasonably well into the essay
Poor

Few quotes used. Quotes are not relevant to the topic and are not embedded seamlessly into the essay



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