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Comparison Contrast Essay-- Short Story and Video 
Comparison Essay-- Short Stories
Rubric Code: QX24XA9
By obrienl
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Comparison/contrast Essay
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Comparison

Three body paragraphs comparing the short story and video segment
Excellent

All points of comparison are: useful and sufficient, thoroughly developed, and supported by evidence and example.
Good

Most points of comparison are useful and sufficient, are supported by evidence and example, and are mostly developed.
Fair

Some points of comparison are useful and sufficient, are somewhat developed, and may not be supported by enough evidence or examples.
Poor

Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, they are inconsistently developed, and are not supported by evidence or examples.
Contrasts

Three contrasting paragraphs are present showing differences between the short story and video segment.
Excellent

All points of contrast are
presented in a clear and appropriate manner, easy to understand, developed thoroughly and supported by evidence and examples.
Good

Contrasts are present and logical but could be more convincing; they may touch on an idea but aren't fully supported with evidence and examples.
Fair

Some contrast between the short story and video is shown, but it is not sufficient. There is not enough evidence to support the claim.
Poor

The contrasts are not logically developed and don't make sense. They are not supported with evidence.
Logical Order

Excellent

The essay is presented
*in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs
*ordered point-by-point or with evidence and backed with examples
*stays on topic of comparison and contrast between the video and short story.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and reader has little trouble following the comparison and contrast between the video and short story.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order the reader may find confusing.
There may not be enough comparison or contrasting evidence to support claims.
Poor

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole are difficult to follow and not enough evidence from the story or video are present.
Transitions

Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Excellent

Transitions are: *present and effectively direct readers from paragraph to paragraph and comparison to contrast.
* exhibits sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from paragraph to paragraph, and comparison and contrast though not as clearly as possible.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be confusing.
Poor

Transitions are not present.
Grammar and Mechanics

sentence structure, punctuation
Excellent

Essay contains one or two errors that are minor but it is evident the writer took care to check work on final copy.
Good

Essay contains more than two errors, but does not impede the reader from understanding.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, which obstruct the flow of reading.
Poor

Essay contains many errors, making parts difficult to understand.
Introductiion

Excellent

Excellent background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts are made. A clear thesis is present so the reader understands the purpose of the paper,
Good

Good background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts are made. A clear thesis is present so the reader understands the purpose of the paper.
Fair

Some background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts, but not enough to give reader a clear idea of character. A thesis may be present but isn't clear so the reader may not understand the purpose of the paper.
Poor

Little if any background provided about main character and few general comparisons and contrasts. No thesis is present so the reader is unclear as to the purpose of the paper.
Conclusion

Excellent

Excellent background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts. A clear thesis is present so the reader understands the purpose of the paper.
Good

Good background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts. A bit more development of ideas may be needed, but it is evident writer has the general idea of how to write conclusion. A thesis is present so the reader understands the purpose of the paper.
Fair

Some background provided about main character and general comparisons and contrasts, but may not be clear. A thesis is present but may not be easily understood.
Poor

No conclusion is evident or an attempt at a conclusion was made, but not completed.




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