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Compare and Contrast Essay on Poems 
Compare and Contrast Essay on Poems
Essay comparing two poems that uses text evidence
Rubric Code: XCW884
By admarquard
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Very Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Introduction

Poor

Introduction does not introduce required information and does not have the characteristics of an introduction.
Fair

Introduction does not meet all of the requirements.
Very Good

_Invites reader
- Introduces author
- Introduces titles
- States thesis
Excellent

Introduces all elements and is creative and unique.
Thesis

Poor

Thesis is unclear or does not provide a map for the comparison. Discussion shows little understanding of the text.
Fair

Thesis provides for comparison but does not include points to be covered.
Very Good

Thesis provides a clear and concise map of the essay's argument but remains somewhat simplistic.
Excellent

Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly.
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion missing.
Fair

Conclusion included but does not restate main topic of the essay or the main points.
Very Good

Restates thesis and main points, and leaves the reader with something to think about.
Excellent

Wraps up the essay by restating the thesis, reviewing the main points, and leaving the reader thinking. The conclusion is creative and/or thoughtful.
Organization

Poor

Pattern of exposition not able to be identified and/or paragraph divisions do not follow pattern.
Fair

Pattern of comparison not maintained all the way through the essay; paragraphs unstructured.
Very Good

Maintains patterns of comparison/contrast in well-structured paragraphs.
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by-point. Uses organization to provide insightful arguments.
Topic Sentences/Transitions

Poor

Topic sentences are unclear or merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
No transitions between paragraphs.
Fair

Topic sentences are fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be. Some transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs.
Very Good

Topic sentences are clear and show some connection to the thesis. Transitions between all paragraphs are present as well as within paragraphs.
Excellent

Topic Sentences are clear, succinct and connected to the thesis; makes use of interesting transitions to provide a natural flow to the essay.
Supportive Details

Poor

Body paragraphs do not contain concrete details drawn directly from the poem.
Fair

Body paragraphs contain some concrete details from the poem.
Very Good

Body Paragraphs each contain specific details from the poem that clearly tie into the topic sentence.
Excellent

Body paragraphs contain very concrete details from the poem that support the thesis.
Text evidence.

Poor

No text evidence provided in the form of quotes or examples.
Fair

Contains fewer than three pieces of text evidence (direct quotes) or quotes do not support thesis.
Very Good

Body paragraphs contain at least three quotes that clearly support the thesis.
Excellent

Essay contains multiple quotes that offer support for the thesis and are creatively introduced.
Structure

Poor

Multiple errors in sentence structure obscure writer's meaning.
Fair

Contains some errors in sentence structure.
Very Good

There are very few errors in sentence structure.
Excellent

Varied and correct sentence structures add interest to the writing.
Spelling and Grammar

Poor

Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.
Fair

Multiple errors in spelling and grammar show little effort in editing and proofreading.
Very Good

Very few errors in spelling and grammar.
Excellent

No errors in spelling and grammar throughout the essay.
Nuts and Bolts.

Poor

Three requirements not met.
Fair

Two requirements not met.
Very Good

One requirement not met.
Excellent

All requirements met:
-deadlines
-double-spaced
-printed
-title




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