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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: KXW6W5X
By craig_steinke
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Subject: Health  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Below Average

1 pts

Average

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Below Average

Introduction statement does not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Average

Introduction statement introduces the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Good

Introduction statement creates interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Excellent

Well developed introduction statement. Engages the reader and covers both subjects and the author's purpose.
Overall Organization

Below Average

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Average

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's points.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered and given same amount of space.
Support--Similarities

Below Average

Provides little if any support for each similarity.
Average

Provides some support for each similarity. Some information is slightly inaccurate. Has at least one solid similarity.
Good

Provides good support for each similarity. Most information is accurate. Has at least two solid similarities.
Excellent

Provides well-developed support for each similarity. The information is accurate. Has at least three solid similarities.
Support--Differences

Below Average

Provides little if any support for each difference.
Average

Provides some support for each similarity. Some information is slightly inaccurate. Has at least one solid difference.
Good

Provides good support for each similarity. Most information is accurate. Has at least two solid differences.
Excellent

Provides well-developed support for each similarity. The information is accurate. Has at least three solid differences.
Conclusion

Below Average

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay.
Average

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Excellent

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Sentence Fluency

Below Average

Sentences are incomplete,
unclear, and/or lacking in
variety.
Average

Has fragmented, run-on, or
confusing sentences.
Sentence structures are
limited in variety.
Good

Sentences flow.
Sentence structures are
correct and varied.
Excellent

Sentences have natural flow
and rhythm.
Sentence length, structure,
and complexity is varied
Word Choice

Below Average

Uses dull, highly repetitive
word choice with little or no
descriptive language.
Average

Use limited word choice and
descriptive language.
Good

Uses precise and creative
verbs, adverbs, nouns, and
adjectives that begin to
paint a visual image.
Excellent

Uses extensive precise and
creative verbs, adverbs,
nouns, and adjectives that
paint a visual image.
Mechanics-

Below Average

Contains sufficient errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that make the paper difficult to read.
Average

Contains many errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that interfere with the intended meaning.
Good

Contains several errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling that do not interfere with the intended meaning.
Excellent

Contains few, if any, errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling.



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