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Compare Contrast Essay

Students will compare and contrast any two things to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay.

Rubric Code: B8B8X2

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Subject: Vocational

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Compare Contrast Essay
	Exceeding Standard 4 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Far Below Standard 1 pts
Introduction	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise topic, establishes the significance of the topic, and logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the similarities and differences logically.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence.	Far Below Standard Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.
Support	Exceeding Standard Develops the topic thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations.	Meeting Standard Supports the topic with logical reasoning and relevant, specific evidenceand demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Approaching Standard Supports the topic wtih clear reasons and relevant evidence and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Far Below Standard Does not support the topic and does not demonstrate any understanding of the topic.
Conclusion	Exceeding Standard Provides an organized, concluding paragraph that restates thesis and supports the topic presented.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.