iRubric: Compare and Contrast Writing Rubric

Remains focused on the topic.
Uses specific details to support the main idea.
Presents insight or unique perspective of the topic.

Remains focused on the topic.
Uses general details to support the main idea.
Shows clear understanding of the topic.

Generally focused on a main idea.
Has limited or unrelated details.
Shows limited understanding of the topic.

Goes away from main idea.
Has missing or irrelevant details.
Lacks understanding of the topic.

Uses correct capitalization.
Uses a variety of end and internal punctuation correctly (ex. apostrophes, question marks, commas)
Uses spelling that is always correct, on common words.

Uses correct capitalization most of the time.
Uses correct end punctuation
Uses spelling that is usually correct, especially on common words.

Uses inconsistent capitalization.
Uses end punctuation inconsistently.
Misspells common words.

Uses incorrect capitalization.
Uses incorrect end punctuation; or omits punctuation.
Makes frequent spelling errors that significantly impair readability.

Contrast four or more details between two artworks

Contrast at least 3 details.

Contrast at least 2 details.

Contrast at least 1 details.