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Independent Novel Comparing Book and a Song 
Compare theme/elements in a book to theme in a song.
Rubric Code: D2X4692
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

5 pts

Good

4 pts

Fair

3 pts

Poor

2 pts

Very Poor

1 pts

Body Paragraphs/ Application
20 %

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details

2 x 10 = 20

Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create a vivid and thorough comparison. The details and examples clearly support the author's point for the comparison. comparisons are very strong.
Good

Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details and quote are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement. There are details and quotes, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Very Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details and quotes are either wrong, unrelated, or missing.
Mechanics/Communication
10 %

2 x 5 = 10

Excellent

A few errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Sentences flow.
Good

More than a few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and fairly major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Very Poor

Excessively distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. Clear lack of minimal proofreading.



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