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Comparative Essay Rubric 
Comparative Essay Rubric
Rubric Code: E66CX6
By masnyder
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Comparative Essay Rubric
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Introductory Paragraph

Poor

Very brief.
No specific topics addressed.
No overview of topics to be discussed.
Fair

Somewhat brief.
An attempt to introduce topics is made but not developed enough.
First sentence is dull.
Good

Fairly well developed.
Several main ideas are introduced.
Adequate thesis statement.
Excellent

Clearly developed.
Main ideas introduced in a readable manner.
Good thesis statement. Makes you want to read on.
Body Paragraph #1

Poor

Unorganized.
No real topic sentence.
Rambling.
Grammar mistakes/spelling/etc.
Fair

There is a brief topic introduced.
Light on supporting detail.
No transition into next paragraph.
Good

Topic clearly introduced.
Some supporting detail.
An attempt at transition to the next paragraph is made.
Excellent

Topic clearly introduced.
Excellent supporting ideas, and detail.
Transition works well from previous paragraph.
Body Paragraph #2

Poor

Unorganized.
No real topic sentence.
Rambling.
Grammar mistakes/spelling/etc.
Fair

There is a brief topic introduced.
Light on supporting detail.
No transition into next paragraph.
Good

Topic clearly introduced.
Some supporting detail.
An attempt at transition to the next paragraph is made.
Excellent

Topic clearly and interesting introduced.
Excellent supporting ideas, and detail.
Transition works well from previous paragraph.
Body Paragraph #3

Poor

Unorganized.
No real topic sentence.
Rambling.
Grammar mistakes/spelling/etc.
Fair

There is a brief topic introduced.
Light on supporting detail.
No transition into next paragraph.
Good

Topic clearly introduced.
Some supporting detail.
An attempt at transition to the next paragraph is made.
Excellent

Topic clearly and interesting introduced.
Excellent supporting ideas, and detail.
Transition works well from previous paragraph.
Concluding Paragraph

Poor

Doesn't exist or is one or two unrelated thoughts.
No final thought to consider that comes from the topic.
Fair

A few ideas are reiterated (said again) and there is an attempt at a wrap up.
Good

Several important ideas are revisited with new language.
There is a parting thought.
Excellent

Excellent review of the most important thoughts in unique way.
Parting thought is well crafted.




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