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Compare/Contrast Essay: Book to movie 
Compare/Contrast Essay: Book to movie
The student will compare and contrast the book The Last of the Mohicans to the movie of the same name, starring Daniel Day Lewis (provided parents allow viewing of the movie). The essay should be two pages in length and clearly discuss the film's faithfulness (or lack thereof) to the novel.
Rubric Code: YXW76XC
By KGray74
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

Fair

15 pts

Poor

10 pts

Conventions

Excellent

The conventions of writing (grammar, usage, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, style) are near perfection. The paper has a natural flow and demonstrates mastery of writing skills.
Good

The conventions of writing are mostly on target. A few errors here and there may detract from the overall flow of the paper.
Fair

The conventions of writing are befitting a developing writer. Errors detract from the overall flow of the paper and sometimes cause difficulty for the reader to comprehend meaning.
Poor

The conventions of writing demonstrate a lack of understanding in many areas. Errors are significant, so much so that ideas are clouded by the lack of writing skills.
Essay Structure

Excellent

The essay's organizational structure aids the reader in understanding the writer's viewpoints. There is a strong introductory paragraph, several body paragraphs, and a strong concluding paragraph. Transitions are effective.
Good

The essay's organizational structure does not hinder the reader; however, paragraphs may not be clearly defined or organized in the best manner. Transitions are abrupt.
Fair

The essay's organizational structure lacks a strong introduction and/or a strong conclusion. The writer simply jumps to compare/contrast.
Poor

The essay's organizational structure is non-existent. The writing either takes the form of one long paragraph or paragraphs made do not aid in understanding. There is a random quality to the writing.
Comparison points

Excellent

There are (3) three clearly defined and well-explained comparison examples between the movie and the book.
Good

There are (2) two defined and well-explained comparison examples between the movie and the book
Fair

There is (1) one defined and well-explained comparison example between the movie and the book .
Poor

Student has not provided any comparison examples between the movie and the book.
Contrasting points

Excellent

There are (3) three clearly defined and well-explained contrasting examples between the movie and the book.
Good

There are (2) two clearly defined and well-explained contrasting examples between the movie and the book.
Fair

There is (1) one clearly defined and well-explained contrasting example between the movie and the book.
Poor

Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the movie and the book.



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