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Compare/Contrast Summary

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Write a summary of Most Dangerous Game in comparison to The Hunger Games

Rubric Code: E2W578X

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Most Dangerous Game
	Basic 2 pts	Proficient 3 pts	Advanced 4 pts
Components/Ideas	Basic Incomplete introduction sentence. Has title or theme, but not both. Retells rather than summarizes. No conclusion.	Proficient Introduction states title and uses an action verb to share universal theme. Plot summarized in at least 5 present tense sentences. The ending sentence relates to the theme.	Advanced The introduction states the title and uses an action verb to share the universal theme.The plot is summarized in sophisticated present tense sentences. The conclusion ties back to the theme, giving the reader a sense of satisfaction.
Content/word choice	Basic There are many weak, linking, or repeated verbs. Sentences stay mostly on topic. Vague nouns and few adjectives.	Proficient Mostly action verbs support the topic. Summarizes how the information is organized (no personal opinion). Specific nouns and sensory adjectives.	Advanced Vivid verbs show mood and tone. Summary educates the reader. Content nouns and fresh adjectives. Phrases and clauses show relationships and explain how or why.
Fluency/Style	Basic Mostly wordy, simple, and/or run-on sentences. Transitions don't fit. Many sentences start the same. No simile.	Proficient Summary flows with phrases and plot transitions. Varied sentence beginnings and structures (at least three different structures/beginnings). One simile attempted.	Advanced A variety of phrases and clauses Transitions.Different types and lengths of sentences emphasize meaning.Uses figurative language to create word pictures (at least one simile).
Conventions	Basic Errors slow the reader. Missing or misplaced capitals. Missing or misplaced end punctuation. Subject/verb agreement errors.	Proficient Errors don't slow the reader. Capital letters on proper nouns and book titles. Book titles underlined. Ending punctuation, commas where needed.	Advanced Few errors. Few capitalization errors. Correct dialog, punctuation, apostrophes. Most words spelled correctly. Stays in the same verb tense.
Length	Basic At least 40 words. At least 3 sentences.	Proficient At least 60 words. At least 4 sentences.	Advanced Minimum of 80 words. Minimum of 6 sentences.