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Compare/Contrast Writing: Artwork Compare/Contrast Writing: Artwork Students write a paragraph comparing and contrasting two works of art. Rubric Code: C2X9W49 By kfaragher Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare/Contrast Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Topic Sentence	Excellent Student has a grabber topic sentence introducing the topic of this writing and names the two pieces of artwork and the artist or time period precisely.	Good Student has a topic sentence clearly introducing the topic of this writing and names the two pieces of artwork and the artist or time period.	Fair Student has an unclear topic sentence and does not clearly name the two pieces of artwork, artists or time period.	Needs Improvement Student does not have a topic sentence.
Capitalization	Excellent All sentences begin with a capital letter.	Good Most sentences begin with a capital letter	Fair Few, if any sentences start with a capital letter.	Needs Improvement None of the sentences start with a capital letter.
Comparison points	Excellent There is a clear and concise comparison (similarities) between the works of art for both the Element of Art, "texture" and the Principle of Design, "emphasis." The writing demonstrates a clear understanding of the Element and Principle.	Good There is a comparison (similarities) between the works of art for both the Element of Art "texture" and the Principle of Design "emphasis." There is an understanding of the Element and Principle	Fair There is a vague comparison between the works of art. The Element of Art "texture" and the Principle of Design "emphasis." The student is not fully able to connect the element and principle to the artwork.	Needs Improvement Student has not provided any comparison examples (similarities) between the works of art.
Contrasting points	Excellent The example of the differences between the two artworks, contrasting the Element of Art, texture and the Principle of Design, emphasis is clear and concise. Shows a complete understanding of the Element and Principle.	Good The example of the differences between the two artworks, contrasting the Element of Art, texture and the Principle of Design, emphasis is clear. Shows understanding of the Element and Principle	Fair The example of the differences is vague and/or only contrasts one element or principle correctly. Shows some understanding of the Element and/or Principle	Needs Improvement The example does not sufficiently contrast the Element and Principle between the two artworks and there is a lack of understanding of the Element and Principle.