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Comparison Paragraph/Essay 
Rubric Code: CAC78W
By Cathywhitlow
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

6 pts

Needs Improvement

4 pts

Topic Sentence/Thesis
10 %

TS = Topic Sentence(paragraph
TS = Thesis Statement (essay)
Excellent

Very well developed TS. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison/ contrast.
Good

Writer has a clear beginning. TS creates interest and is fairly well developed. While it covers the subject, it is not very engaging.
Fair

TS introduces the subject for comparison/ contrast, but it either does not give complete information.
Needs Improvement

The TS does not introduce a subject for comparison/ contrast, or it may not be a complete thought.
Content/Development
30 %

Excellent

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison/ contrast. Each idea is equally developed.
Good

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast. Each idea is mostly equally developed.
Fair

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid. The ideas are not equally developed.
Needs Improvement

Details are lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/
contrast.
Organization/Structure
20 %

Excellent

The details are in a clear order and the writer sticks to one pattern; Block method or Point-Point Method. The conclusion ties the paragraph together.
Good

Most of the details are in a clear order. and the author sticks to one pattern. The conclusion ties the ideas together.
Fair

The details are in a logical order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph. Weak or no conclusion.
Needs Improvement

No organization. Details are either missing or not in any logical order.
Style, Sentence Flow, Vocabualry
20 %

Use of simple, compound, and complex sentences.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are varied Contains words that are usually creative and varied. Transitional words and phrases are consistently used so that each sentence flows easily into the next.
Good

Writing is clear, and sentences have varied structure. Word choice is appropriate. Transitional words and phases are frequently used so that each sentence flows easily into the next.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Word choice, while adequate, is bland. Use of transitional words and phrases are occasionally used. Limited use of transitional words/phrases limits the flow of the sentences.
Needs Improvement

Writing is confusing and difficult to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Contains some vague and/or incorrect words. None or very limited use of transitional words.
Mechanics
15 %

Excellent

Almost error-free and demonstrates a strong control of appropriate standard writing conventions. Includes spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that are correct to the extent that almost no editing is needed.
Good

Exhibits few errors and mainly shows effective control of appropriate standard writing conventions. Includes spelling, usage, punctuation, capitalization errors that require minor editing.
Fair

Errors distract from the meaning, but the intent of the paragraph can still be determined. Contains errors in spelling, usage,punctuation, and capitalization that require moderate editing.
Needs Improvement

Errors distract from the meaning and the reader cannot determine intent of the writer's message. Errors reflect a struggle with control of basic conventions and extensive editing is needed.
Format, Drafts, Due
5 %

Format: Correct heading is included, title, paragraph markings, typed, double-spaced, and correct margins.
Drafts: Both first and final drafts and peer revision paper included.
Due: Turned in on time.
Excellent

All requirements have been met.
Good

All requirement have been met.
Fair

Missing between 1-3 requirements.
Needs Improvement

Missing 4 or more requirements.




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