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Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph Rubric (compare/contrast civil rights protests 1960s & 2014)
Rubric Code:
DX2A47C
By
mysisyphus
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Compare/Contrast Paragraph
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
1 pts
1. Introduction
W.8.2.a
4
Topic sentence is very well developed. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
3
Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it covers the subject, it is not very engaging.
2
Topic sentence alludes to the subject for comparison or contrast, but it may not give accurate and complete information.
1
Topic sentence may not be discernible, or it does not introduce a subject for comparison/contrast.
2. Organization
W.8.2.c
4
The details are in a clear order, and the writer sticks to one pattern of organization: subject-by-subject or point-by point. The writer uses specific and appropriate transitions throughout the paragraph.
3
Most of the details are in a clear order, and the writer sticks to one pattern of organization. The writer uses some specific and appropriate transitions in the paragraph.
2
The details are in a discernible order, but the writer may not stick to one pattern of organization.
Transitions may be missing or ineffective.
1
The paragraph has no discernible organization. Details may be either missing or irrelevant.
Transitions may be missing or ineffective.
3.Development
W.8.2.b
4
The paragraph is skillfully developed with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
3
The paragraph is developed with facts, definitions, details, quotations, and other information and examples, though not as effectively as expected.
2
The paragraph is minimally developed with facts, definitions, details, quotations, and/or other examples; the support may be irrelevant or inaccurate. The details may not support the writer's point for the comparison/
contrast.
1
The paragraph is not developed with relevant and accurate facts, definitions, details, quotations, and/or other examples. The details do not support the writer's point for the comparison/
contrast.
4.Style
W.8.2.d
W.8.2.e
4
Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Consistent and appropriate tone is evident; specific and appropriate word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
3
Writing is clear, and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone, and word choice is specific and appropriate.
2
Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone may be inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be more specific.
1
Writing is confusing, lacks variety, and may contain fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and/or purpose is inconsistent and/or difficult to determine.
5. Conclusion
W.8.2.f
4
The conclusion is well developed and skillfully supports the information presented in the paragraph.
3
The conclusion is fairly well developed and generally supports the information presented in the paragraph.
2
The conclusion may not support the information presented in the paragraph.
1
The conclusion is missing and/or does not support the information presented in the paragraph.
6. Conventions
L.8.2.a
L.8.2.c
4
No more than one error in punctuation and spelling.
3
2-3 errors in punctuation and spelling, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
2
4-5 errors in punctuation and spelling that, while distracting, do not interfere with the meaning and intent of the paragraph.
1
More than 5 errors in punctuation and spelling that interfere with the meaning and intent of the paragraph.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric
Subjects:
English
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Types:
Writing
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