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Compare/Contrast Essay Literature 
Compare/Contrast Essay Literature
Compare and Contrast two short stories using literary devices/author decisions as point of C/C
Rubric Code: SX5W339
By dgeddis1
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
  Superior

4 pts

Great

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Okay

1 pts

Thesis Statement

Superior

Thesis statement is well-developed and provides points suggesting organization for the essay. Reasonable, measurable, provable content. Additionally, there are clear, developed topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph in the order as presented in the thesis.
Great

Thesis statement is developed and provides some organization. Reasonable, measurable and provable. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they need some improvement.
Good

Thesis statement is attempted, but isn't reasonable, measurable or provable. Additionally, there are topic sentences at the beginning of each body paragraph, but they do not provide a clear focus. Substantial revision needed.
Okay

Thesis statement is missing, misplaced, or does not directly address the assignment. Topic sentences are not in line with the overall focus of the essay. Additionally, language and presentation of material is unfocused.
Ideas/Development

Superior

There are (2) two clear comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices is in-depth. Analysis delves into symbolic significance
Great

There are (2) two developed comparison/contrast examples between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices is adequate. Analysis is acceptable, but could be taken further
Good

There is (1) one developed comparison/contrast example between Story A and Story B. Discussion of literary devices needs some revision. Weak brief analysis
Okay

Student has not provided any developed comparison examples between the two stories. Mostly plot summary
Organization/Paragraph Structure

Superior

Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs (2-3), and a conclusion. Each paragraph has a blended structure with a claim, examples, analysis and a concluding thought. Additionally, transitions are used to increase readability.
Great

Overall essay is organized with a clear intro, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Each paragraph has blended structure with a claim,examples,<BR>
explanations and concluding thought
Good

The writing lacks a clear sense of direction. Ideas, details, or events seem strung together in a loose or random fashion; Block structure or no identifiable internal structure.
Okay

Brief incomplete paragraphs focused on summary. No structure.<BR>
Comparisons are superficial
Sentence Fluency

Superior

Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and are free of subject/verb disagreements. Essay is free of homonym mistakes. Proofreading is evident and meticulous
Great

Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, but there are some subject/verb disagreements. Essay is free of homonym mistakes. Proofreading is evident
Good

Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader. Some basic subject/ verb and homonym mistakes, but basic proofreading is lacking
Okay

Essay is unreadable due to too many errors. Confusing verb tenses.<BR>
Many homonym mistakes and a lack of proofreading
Conventions

Superior

The writer demonstrates a good grasp of standard writing conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, usage, paragraphing) and uses conventions effectively to enhance readability. Errors tend to be so few that just minor touchups would get this piece ready to publish.
Great

The writer shows reasonable control over a limited range of standard writing conventions. Conventions are sometimes handled well and enhance readability; at other times, errors are distracting and impair readability.
Good

Errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and grammar and/or paragraphing repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read.
Okay

Many mistakes confuses reader and creates ambiguity
Presentation/MLA Typed

Superior

The essay is typed in MLA style: printed and typed, Times New Roman font, 12 point font size, double spaced including the heading, heading typed on the top left of page one, and there is an original clever title.
Great

The essay lacks 1-2 aspects of MLA style and it is double spaced. Original title.
Good

The essay lacks 3 aspects of MLA style and it is double spaced. Basic ineffective title.
Okay

The essay is NOT typed or lacks 3 or more aspects of MLA style or is too brief. No title.



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  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Writing, Essays, English,



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