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Comparison and Contrast Essay

C/C Essay 2017-18 Unit 1

Students compare and contrast the two main characters from Schindler's List

Rubric Code: F8A268

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Subject: Humanities

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository Writing
	Meets/Exceeds Standards 8 pts	Almost Meets Standards 4 pts	Falls Short of Standards 2 pts
Proofreading -Spelling -Grammar and Mechanics	Meets/Exceeds Standards The writing contains very few if any spelling/mechanical errors.	Almost Meets Standards The writing contains quite a few spelling/mechanical errors.	Falls Short of Standards The writing contains many spelling/mechanical errors.
Organization -Transitions -Flow of Ideas -Word Choice	Meets/Exceeds Standards Excellent flow and arrangement of ideas; word choice is fitting and effective for the assignment.	Almost Meets Standards The ideas in the paper don't have a consistent, easy reading flow; word choice is not very fitting and/or effective for the assignment.	Falls Short of Standards The paper has very poor organization, which greatly affects the flow of ideas; word choice is irrelevant and ineffective.
Introduction -Attention Getter -Thesis	Meets/Exceeds Standards The intro includes TAG and a strong hook that flows well into the thesis statement; the thesis clearly states the topics that are going to be compared and contrasted.	Almost Meets Standards The intro has TAG, but the hook needs to be stronger; a developing thesis is apparent but does not clearly state the topics that will be compared and contrasted.	Falls Short of Standards The intro is missing TAG, an effective hook, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Support -Topic Sentences -Supporting Details	Meets/Exceeds Standards The body paragraphs contain well-written topic sentences; supporting details include strong descriptions and textual evidence that effectively compare and contrast the topics.	Almost Meets Standards The body paragraphs contain topic sentences; supporting details are apparent but lack great description and/or textual evidence that effectively compare and contrast the topics.	Falls Short of Standards The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences and effective supporting details.
Comparison/Contrast Are sufficient examples of BOTH comparison and contrast present and are they appropriate for the paper? Are the points of comparison and contrast useful in proving the thesis?	Meets/Exceeds Standards All points of comparison are: useful and sufficient consistently developed, either point-by-point, or subject-by-subject. *Text citations are abundant throughout the character descriptions (5-7/paragraph).	Almost Meets Standards Some points of comparison are useful and sufficient, and are somewhat developed.	Falls Short of Standards Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, and they are inconsistently developed.
Conclusion -Restated thesis -Summary of ideas -Lasting Impression	Meets/Exceeds Standards The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, a thorough summary of the writer's ideas, and a strong lasting impression.	Almost Meets Standards The conclusion includes an average version of a restated thesis, a brief summary of ideas and/or a partial lasting impression.	Falls Short of Standards The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or lasting impression.

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