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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
The purpose of this rubric is to allow the younger student to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, read the book and viewed the movie.
Rubric Code: Y95WW5
By Manasse73
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric C/C Essay
  Advance 18-20

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Proficient 15-17

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In Progress - 14

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Beginner 13 or below

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Comparison points

Advance 18-20

There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the key word prediction and the play.
Proficient 15-17

There are (2) two comparison examples between the key word prediction and the play.
In Progress - 14

There is (1)one comparison example between the key word prediction and the play.
Beginner 13 or below

Student has not provided any comparison examples between the key word prediction and the play.
Contrasting points

Advance 18-20

There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the key word prediction and the play.
Proficient 15-17

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the key word prediction and the play.
In Progress - 14

There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the key word prediction and the play.
Beginner 13 or below

Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the key word prediction and the play.
Essay Structure

Advance 18-20

Student has included an introduction, a summary of the play, a discussion and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense.
Proficient 15-17

Essay reflects an introduction, discussion and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.
In Progress - 14

There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts.
Beginner 13 or below

There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics

Advance 18-20

Uses a variety of sentences. Uses paragraph structure appropriately. No run-on sentences.
Proficient 15-17

Uses a variety of sentences: simple and compound. No run-on sentences.
In Progress - 14

Uses a variety of sentences: simple and compound. May have a few run-on sentences.
Beginner 13 or below

Does not use a variety of sentences. Uses too many simple sentences and/or run-on sentences.
Format/Conventions

Advance 18-20

Uses grade level rules of punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and grammar to clarify and enhance meaning.
Proficient 15-17

Uses grade level rules of punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and grammar to clarify meaning. Errors do not impede meaning.
In Progress - 14

Uses grade level rules of punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and grammar to clarify meaning. Errors may impede meaning.
Beginner 13 or below

Uses little to no grade level rules of punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and grammar to clarify meaning. Errors impede meaning.



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



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