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poetry compare/contrast essay 
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Rubric Code: C29XB6
By jsuzuki
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Beginning

1 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Meets

3 pts

Exceeds

4 pts

Introduction

Beginning

missing hook
thesis is incomplete
Approaching

-has a weak hook
-introduces poems and poets.
-has a 3 point thesis
Meets

-has a hook
-introduces poems and poets.
-has a 3 point thesis that is arguable
Exceeds

-has a powerful hook
-introduces poems and poets.
-has a strong 3 point thesis that is arguable
Ideas

Beginning

-thesis is not supported with logical evidence from the text
Approaching

-most of the evidence is logical and supports the thesis.
-it is not clear that the writer really understands the topic
Meets

-almost all of the evidence is logical and supports the thesis.
-it is clear that the writer understands the topic
Exceeds

-the evidence is logical and supports the thesis.
-it is clear that the writer understands the topic and brings fresh and original ideas.
Organization

Beginning

does not have a clear organizational pattern
Approaching

mostly follows block, similarities and differences, or point by point organization
-transition used sometimes
Meets

Follows block, similarities and differences, or point by point organization throughout
-transitions mostly used
Exceeds

Chose the best organizational pattern for topic (block, similarities and differences, or point by point) and follows it throughout.
-well chosen transition used throughout.
Voice

Beginning

-not focused on the audience
-doesn't sound like you and there is no connection made to your shema
Approaching

-sometimes focused on the audience
-sometimes sounds like you and there is little or no real connection to your schema
Meets

-mostly focused on the audience
-mostly sounds like you and makes some connections to your schema
Exceeds

-throughout the essay, the writer is focused on the audience.
-it sounds like you and makes strong connections to your schema
Word Choice

Beginning

-wimpy verbs and general nouns
Approaching

weak verbs and general nouns.
-occasional well chosen words
Meets

-mostly strong verbs and specific nouns that are accurate and easily understood.
-some memorable words or phrases
Exceeds

-vivid, lively verbs used
-words are specific, accurate, and easily understood
-striking words and phrases that are memorable
Conclusion

Beginning

no conclusion
Approaching

missing either restatement of thesis or summary of essay
Meets

-Restates thesis
-summarizes essay
Exceeds

-restates the thesis in different words that add to the understanding of topic and/or writers opinion
-refers back to the hook in a meaningful way
-summarizes and brings a feeling of closure to essay
Grammar, usage & mechanics

Beginning

so many errors in the writing that meaning is lost.
Approaching

Many errors in writing but meaning is understandable
Meets

Some errors in writing, but they do not interfere with the meaning
Exceeds

Few or no errors in writing.



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