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CTA: Comparative Textual Analysis 
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Rubric Code: C2W72B7
By JCCEN1510
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Exemplary

100 pts

Proficient

86 pts

Emerging

73 pts

Not Yet Demonstrated

60 pts

RS and Thesis: First two paragraphs
20 %

Exemplary

Well-developed introduction engages the defined audience and creates interest. Both the rhetorical situation and a solid and thoughtful thesis are present.
Proficient

Introduction creates interest for a specific audience. Both the rhetorical situation and a clear thesis are present.
Emerging

Introduction attempts to create interest, but may fall short or lack clarity. The essay; thesis and/or knowledge of the rhetorical situation is cloudy, vague or missing.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Introduction lacks clarity. The thesis states an idea that is unclear, vague or confusing. In fact, the thesis and understanding of the rhetorical situation may be missing entirely.
Organizational Structure
10 %

Exemplary

Logical progression of ideas. Sophisticated transitions are smooth and provide coherence between and among ideas. The writer's use of ethos, logos and pathos successfully strengthens the persuasiveness of the overall essay.
Proficient

Logical progression of ideas. Traditional transitions are present throughout essay and provide adequate coherence between and among ideas. The writer's use of ethos, logos and pathos somewhat strengthens the persuasiveness of the overall essay.
Emerging

Simple transitions are present, but may not lend to coherence between and among ideas. Even though the class has studied ethos, logos and pather, the writer uses one or none of those strategies to strengthen the overall persuasiveness of the essay.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No discernable organization is included. Transitions are not present or poorly used. It's organized more like a blob of information. The writer may simply explain the issue at the beginning, talk about it in the middle, and end with no attempt at establishing voice, logical appeals or interest.
Key Points of Development
10 %

Exemplary

Well-developed points directly support the writer's thesis. Supporting examples are concrete and detailed. Conclusion revisits the thesis in a new way and moves readers to a new moment of awareness or understanding. The essay clearly contains college-level writing in content and appearance.
Proficient

Most points are related to the thesis, but one may lack sufficient support or deviates from thesis. Conclusion summarizes thesis and key points with some "fresh" commentary present while suggests a new moment of awareness or understanding. The essay contains college-level writing in content and appearance.
Emerging

More than one point lacks sufficient details and support. Conclusion mirrors introduction too closely, making for a dull ending. The overall essay slightly reflects college-level writing in content or appearance.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Most points are poorly developed. Conclusion does not re-visit the thesis or move to a moment of awareness or understanding. The overall essay does not reflect college-level writing in content or appearance.
Evidence & Commentary
20 %

Exemplary

Insights are effectively stated and
strongly supported with textual examples; the writer manages to avoid plot summary, hasty generalizations, and repetition; quotations are selected effectively, thereby enhancing the meaning of each key point. Analysis far outweighs summary.
Proficient

Some original insight is supported with textual examples; the writer mostly avoids plot summary, hasty generalizations, and repetition; quotations are selected effectively, thereby supporting the meaning of each key point. Analysis outweighs summary.
Emerging

The paragraphs have little or no new insight; instead of commentary, the writer keeps explaining the quotations. The reader is constantly wondering how the evidence relates to the thesis. Summary outweighs analysis.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Commentary is not present. The paper could be titled "My String of Quotations". Summary far outweighs analysis.
Counterclaim
10 %

Exemplary

Addressing the opposing view is presented as a separate paragraph near the beginning or as individual sentences throughout the essay. The counterclaim statements are strategically placed to strengthen the key points of the essay.
Proficient

Addressing the opposing view is presented as a few sentences here and there. They do strengthen some points in the essay.
Emerging

The writer attempts to address the opposing view but doesn't tie that view to the key ideas of the essay.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No effective counterclaim sentences are present in the essay.
Climate Change
10 %

Exemplary

A connection to climate change is present and leads to the development of
interesting, insightful and relevant points throughout the essay.
Proficient

A connection to climate change is present and leads to the development of an insightful, interesting point in the essay.
Emerging

A reference to climate change is present, but it doesn't help to develop an insightful or relevant point.
Not Yet Demonstrated

No connection to climate change is made to develop an insightful point.
Writing Style
10 %

Exemplary

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Diction is consistent and words are well-chosen. The tone is appropriate throughout essay. Ample figurative language is used strategically to enhance a key idea. The writer's voice is present throughout most of the essay. Quotation ratio is closer to 80:20.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structure. Diction is appropriate. Tone is generally appropriate throughout essay. An example or two of figurative language strengthens an idea presented. The writer's voice is present throughout most of the essay. Quotation ratio is closer to 60:40.
Emerging

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Diction is sometimes inconsistent and/or inappropriate at various points in essay. Tone may be inconsistent or too casual within the essay. The essay reads more like a list and contains little or no writer's voice. Quotation ratio is closer to 40-60.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Diction is inappropriate and inconsistent throughout essay. Tone is highly inconsistent throughout essay. Many errors in punctuation (ABC), spelling, and capitalization distract reader from meaning. The reader of the essay continually stops and asks, "What?" Lastly, there may be too many quotations present for the evaluator to even rate the writer's style. Quotation ratio is closer to 10-90.
Writing Conventions
10 %

Exemplary

Point of view is consistent and appropriate; sentence structure is flawless; punctuation, spelling, and capitalization are accurate with few or no errors; absence of fragments and comma splices reveal writer's confident and consistent command of language use.
Proficient

Point of view is mostly consistent and appropriate; sentence structure is correct more often than not; presence of an occasional fragment and a comma splice reveal writer's general command of language use. The errors present do not hinder comprehension.
Emerging

Point of view is inconsistent and perhaps even inappropriate; sentence structure is incorrect more often than not; several errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization hinder comprehension; presence of fragments and comma splices reveal writer's weak command of language use.
Not Yet Demonstrated

Point of view is inconsistent, vague or inappropriate; sentence structure shows no awareness of proper form; frequent errors in punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that hinder comprehension; presence of fragments and comma splices reveal writer's lack of command of language use.





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