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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
In honor of Black History month, the student will compare and contrast African American Saints to African American Scientist, Mathematician, or Inventor. In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, and will have researched both of his/her chosen distinguished people.
Rubric Code: N983AC
By gypsybewer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric C/C Essay
  Excellent - 4

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Good - 3

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Fair - 2

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Poor - 1

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Comparison points

Excellent - 4

There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the two stories.
Good - 3

There are (2) two comparison examples between the two stories.
Fair - 2

There is (1)one comparison example between the two stories.
Poor - 1

Student has not provided any comparison examples between the two stories.
Contrasting points

Excellent - 4

There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the two stories.
Good - 3

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the two stories.
Fair - 2

There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the two stories.
Poor - 1

Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the two stories.
Essay Structure

Excellent - 4

Student has included an introduction, three clear body paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense. There are no (or very few) grammar mistakes, and they do not take away from the overall essay.
Good - 3

Essay reflects an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.
Fair - 2

There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.
Poor - 1

There isn't any real form or format to this essay. Grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.
Organization & Structure

Excellent - 4

The paper breaks
the information
into whole-to-whole,
similaritiesto-
differences, or
point-by-point
structure. It follows
a consistent order
when discussing
the comparison.
Good - 3

The paper breaks
the information
into whole-to-whole,
similaritiesto-
differences, or
point-by-point
structure but does
not follow a
consistent order
when discussing
the comparison.
Fair - 2

The paper breaks
the information
into whole-to-whole,
similarities-todifferences,
or
point-by-point
structure, but some
information is in the
wrong section. Some
details are not in a
logical or expected
order, and this
distracts the reader.
Poor - 1

Many details are
not in a logical or
expected order.
There is little sense
that the writing is
organized.
Transitions

Excellent - 4

The paper moves
smoothly from one
idea to the next.
The paper uses
comparison and
contrast transition
words to show
relationships
between ideas.
The paper uses a
variety of sentence
structures and
transitions.
Good - 3

The paper moves
from one idea to the
next, but there is
little variety. The
paper uses
comparison
and contrast
transition words to
show relationships
between ideas.
Fair - 2

Some transitions
work well; but
connections
between other
ideas are fuzzy.
Poor - 1

The transitions
between ideas are
unclear or
nonexistent.
Grammar & Spelling

Excellent - 4

Writer makes no
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content.
Good - 3

Writer makes 1-2
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content.
Fair - 2

Writer makes 3-4
errors in grammar
or spelling that
distract the reader
from the content.
Poor - 1

Writer makes more
than 4 errors in
grammar or spelling
that distract the
reader from the
content.



Keywords:
  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Romeo and Juliet, Writing, Essays, English, Technology



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