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iRubric: Pros/Cons of Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy Sources rubric

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Pros/Cons of Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy Sources Compare/Contrast Essay- ELA 12 The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. Rubric Code: YX4W6C4 By merlelgreen Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Engineering Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Pros/Cons Essay
	Excellent - 25 (N/A)	Good -15 (N/A)	Fair -10 (N/A)	Poor 5 (N/A)
Pros points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear pro examples between the two themes.	Good -15 There are (2) two pro examples between the two themes.	Fair -10 There is (1)one pro example between the two themes.	Poor 5 Student has not provided any pro examples between the themes.
Contrary points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear contrary examples between the two themes.	Good -15 There are (2) two clear contrary examples between the two themes.	Fair -10 There is (1) one clear contrary example between the two themes.	Poor 5 Student has not provided any contrary examples between the two themes.
Essay Structure	Excellent - 25 Student has included an introduction, clear body paragraphs that reflect organizational style, and a CONCLUSION that shows the students reflection in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and ALL POINTS make sense.	Good -15 Essay reflects an introduction, body paragraphs that somewhat reflect organizational style, and a conclusion. Cohesion is MOSTLY present throughout the essay.	Fair -10 Essay structure is difficult to understand. LITTLE COHESION throughout the essay.	Poor 5 There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics	Excellent - 25 There are no spelling, punctuation, or grammar mistakes.	Good -15 There is one or two spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.	Fair -10 There are several spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar mistakes.	Poor 5 Spelling, punctuation, and/or grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.
Citations	Excellent - 25 Student has included at least 3 sources to support their pros and cons	Good -15 Student has included only 2 sources to support their pros and cons	Fair -10 Student has included only 1 source to support their pros and cons	Poor 5 Student has no sources to support their pros and cons