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Comparison Essay 
Basic Comparison Essay
Rubric Code: A7428A
By Tarapid
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Comparison and Contrast Essay
  Excellent

80%-100%

4 pts

Good

70%- 79%

3 pts

Satisfactory

60%- 69%

2 pts

Fair

50%-59%

1 pts

Unsatisfactory

below 50%

0 pts

Comparison/Contrast

Each point clearly and effectively supports the comparison.
Excellent

All points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and consistently developed.
Good

Almost all points of comparison are useful, developed, and sufficiently supported.
Satisfactory

Most points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and mostly developed.
Fair

Some points of comparison are useful, sufficient, and somewhat developed.
Unsatisfactory

Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, and they are inconsistently developed.
Intro

The thesis reflects the purpose, shows the writer's opinion, and presents the main points to be made in the essay.
Excellent

Intro is exceedingly well written.
Good

Intro is clear and well-written.
Satisfactory

Intro is present but not clearly written.
Fair

Intro is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Unsatisfactory

Intro is not present or is unclear.
Order

Logical order effectively presents the writer's ideas. Either Block or Point by Point outline is evident.
Excellent

The author uses order for maximum effectiveness within the essay.
Good

The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs.
Satisfactory

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order; readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Unsatisfactory

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole fail to display a clear logical order.
Connections/ Transitions

The essay is cohesive and flows well because of the effective use of transitions.
Excellent

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer.
Good

Transitions exceed the basic level, but don't demonstrate a necessarily sophisticated level of writing.
Satisfactory

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Unsatisfactory

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Grammar and Mechanics

Student correctly punctuates and capitalizes.
Excellent

Essay is completely free of consistent or glaring errors.
Good

Essay contains one or two consistent errors.
Satisfactory

Essay contains a few consistent errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair

Essay contains several consistent errors, most are not distracting to the reader.
Unsatisfactory

Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.
Conclusion

A clear conclusion in reached and supported. It has a good take-away ending.
Excellent

All elements are present.
Good

Most elements are present.
Satisfactory

A few elements are missing.
Fair

Several element are missing.
Unsatisfactory

There are too many elements missing from the conclusion rendering it ineffective and unclear.
Diction & Language

Proper word choice, and diction are evident of formal writing.
Excellent

Diction and word choice exceeds expectations.
Good

Diction and word choice above expectation.
Satisfactory

Diction and word choicerise slightly above expectations.
Fair

Diction and word choice fall slightly below expectations.
Unsatisfactory

Diction and word choice are minimally effective.
Format

Spacing, font, Margins, indents, title page and works cited page.
Excellent

Spacing, font, Margins, indents, title page and works cited page were excellent and no errors were present.
Good

Spacing, font, Margins, indents, title page and works cited page were all present with only minimal mistakes.
Satisfactory

One of the guidelines were not followed.
Fair

One or more of the guidelines were not followed
Unsatisfactory

Guidelines were not followed consistently and often missing.




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