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Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same story.

The purpose of this rubric is to allow the student to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting paragraph and completing the ending project presentation. The student will work with a partner to compare and contrast two versions of the same fairy tale using a graphic organizer, complete a multiparagraph text explaining similarities and differences, and complete a presentation project.

Rubric Code: BX94246

By dsperanza

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

C/C Lesson 3
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Focus	Excellent Each paragraph begins with a clear opening sentence that explains the exact topic of the paragraph. The essay begins with a hook and ends with closing sentence.	Good Each paragraph begins with an opening sentence about the topic. There is a hook or a closing sentence in the essay.	Fair Some paragraphs have an opening sentence. There may or may not be a hook or closing sentence in the essay.	Needs Improvement No paragraphs have an opening sentence. There is no hook or closing sentence present in the essay.
Comparison points	Excellent There are (3) three or more clear and distinct comparison examples between the books	Good There are (3) three comparison examples between the books.	Fair There are (2) two clear comparison examples between the books.	Needs Improvement Student has provided two unclear or fewer comparison examples between the books.
Contrasting points	Excellent There are (3) three or more clear and distinct contrasting examples between the books.	Good There are (3) three contrasting examples between the books.	Fair There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the books.	Needs Improvement Student has provided two unclear or fewer contrasting examples between the books.
Organization	Excellent Clear evidence that the writer has used compare and contrast transition words and good lead ins to each idea.	Good Writer has used some appropriate compare and contrast transition words.	Fair Writer has used some transition words.	Needs Improvement Transition words were not used.
Conventions	Excellent Sentences are clear and punctuation is used to separate sentences. There is an indentation at the beginning of the paragraph. Capitalization of sentences, proper nouns, and titles is thorough. Proper spelling is used throughout.	Good Most sentences are clear and end punctuation is used. Paragraph is indented. Capitalization is mostly correct. Most sentences contain proper spelling.	Fair Sentences show some attention to completeness and punctuation. Indentation may or may not be present. Shows some understanding and attention to capitalization. Some words are misspelled.	Needs Improvement Sentences may be unclear and punctuation is often missing. Paragraphs is not indented. Demonstrates little understanding or or attention to capitalization. Many words are misspelled.
Compare/Contrast Vocabulary	Excellent Uses three or more key compare/contrast words within the paragraph.	Good Uses two key compare/contrast words within the paragraph.	Fair Uses one key compare/contrast word in the paragraph.	Needs Improvement Uses no key compare/contrast words in the paragraph.

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Compare/Contrast Essay, Writing, Essays, English,

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