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Compare/Contrast Essay

The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing compare/contrast eassy on two texts written by the same author. They will compare and contrast an author’s use of descriptive and figurative language while explaining how it impacts the meaning of each text. In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, and read each text written by the same author.

Rubric Code: AX37AW2

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

C/C Essay
	Excellent - 4 (N/A)	Good - 3 (N/A)	Fair - 2 (N/A)	Poor - 1 (N/A)
Comparison points	Excellent - 4 There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the author's use of figurative an descriptive language in each text.	Good - 3 There are (2) two comparison examples between the author's use of figurative an descriptive language in each text.	Fair - 2 There is (1)one comparison example between the author's use of figurative an descriptive language in each text.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the author's use of figurative an descriptive language in each text.
Contrasting points	Excellent - 4 There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the author's use of figurative and descriptive language in each text.	Good - 3 There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the author's use of figurative and descriptive language in each text.	Fair - 2 There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the author's use of figurative and descriptive language in each text.	Poor - 1 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the author's use of figurative and descriptive language in each text.
Essay Structure	Excellent - 4 Student has included an introduction, three clear bod paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense. There are no (or very few) grammar mistakes, and they do not take away from the overall essay.	Good - 3 Essay reflects an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.	Fair - 2 There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts. There are some grammar mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.	Poor - 1 There isn't any real form or format to this essay. Grammar is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand.
Use of Fig. and Desc. Language	Excellent - 4 There are at least 3 different types of figurative and descriptive language elements used. These elements are used to describe the impact on the meaning of the text.	Good - 3 There are at least 2 different types of figurative and descriptive language elements used. These elements are used to describe the impact on the meaning of the text.	Fair - 2 There are at least 1 different types of figurative and descriptive language elements used. These elements are used to describe the impact on the meaning of the text.	Poor - 1 There are at 0 different types of figurative and descriptive language elements used. These elements are used to describe the impact on the meaning of the text.

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