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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Rubric Code: A3A95W
By jspracher
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

4

Very well developed introduction which states purpose (thesis statement). It engages the reader and creates interest. The author's point for comparing and contrasting is clear.
3

Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. While it introduces both subjects,they are not very engaging. Author's point less clear.
2

Introduction introduces the subjects but either does not give accurate and complete information, or does not clearly state the author's point.
1

Introduction does not introduce both subjects or may not be a complete sentences. No controlling point about the subjects is evident. Author's point unclear.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
4

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast.
3

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence.
Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
2

At least one topic sentence is not clear.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
1

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used, or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison or contrast.
Conclusion

4

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.
3

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.
2

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
1

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization

4

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.
3

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
2

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 controlling point.
1

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

4

No or very few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
3

A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
2

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
1

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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