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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: Z89C44 By serahirasuna Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Literary Essay
	Poor 2 pts	Fair 3 pts	Very Good 4 pts	Excellent 5 pts
Introduction/conclusion & thesis 20 %	Poor Introduction does not introduce required information. Thesis is unclear. No conclusion.	Fair Introduction does not meet all of the requirements. Thesis in confused or unclear. No conclusion or it is unclear.	Very Good Introduction forgets author or title. Thesis provides a clear and concise map of the essay's argument. Conclusion is adequate.	Excellent Introduces all elements creatively. Introduces author & poem. Thesis is clear. Conclusion restates thesis .
Use of analytic language & evidence 30 %	Poor Student does not seem to know how to analyze a poem. No text evidence is provided to "prove" the thesis.	Fair Student shows some knowledge of how to analyze a poem, but scope is limited. There are fewer than 3 pieces of evidence in the form of direct quotes or paraphrasing of lines.	Very Good Some familiarity on how to analyze a poem. There are at least 3 pieces of evidence in the form of direct quotes or paraphrasing of lines.	Excellent Analyzes poem according to meter, rhyme, persona, form, etc. Shows familiarity on how to analyze a poem. Essay contains multiple quotes or paraphrasing that support thesis.
Understanding 20 %	Poor There is a gross misunderstanding of one or both poems compared in this essay.	Fair Misunderstanding of one of the poems shows up in 2 paragraphs in the essay.	Very Good Misunderstanding of one of the poems is limited to one paragraph in the essay.	Excellent Shows comprehensive or original understanding of both poems.
Coherence/Clarity 15 %	Poor Paper is rushed, confused, and unfocused and looks more like a draft than a final paper.	Fair Paper needs development; it is not finished. Needs to undergo more development to be a final paper.	Very Good Paper needs some editing to bring focus into view. A strong thesis and/or topic sentences would help this paper cohere better.	Excellent Paper is focused, persuasive and flows well together.
Spelling and Grammar 15 %	Poor Many spelling and grammatical errors detract significantly form the essay.	Fair Contains multiple errors in spelling and grammar.	Very Good Very few errors in spelling and grammar.	Excellent Free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.