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Religion Comparative Essay Religion Comparative Essay The purpose of this assignment is for students to compare and contrast two religions in an essay format. Rubric Code: G23C732 By khermanicsd Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare/Contrast Essay
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Body - Comparison points	4 There are at least (3) three detailed comparison examples between the two religions. It is clear that additional research was done to provide a deeper understanding of the comparisons being made.	3 There are (2) two clear and detailed comparison examples between the two religions.	2 There is (1)one comparison example between the two religions.	1 There is (1)one comparison example between the two religions but it is incorrect or incomplete.
Body - Contrasting points	4 There are at least (3) three detailed contrasting examples between the two religions. It is clear that additional research was done to provide a deeper understanding of the comparisons being made.	3 There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the two religions.	2 There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the two religions.	1 There is (1)one contrasting example between the two religions but it is incorrect or incomplete.
Introductory paragraph	4 The introduction introduces the topic by explaining the big idea, introduces the religions they are comparing and provides insight into the topic. There is a clear and specific thesis statement.	3 The introduction introduces the big idea topic and the religions they are comparing. There is a clear thesis statement.	2 The introduction introduces the religions they are comparing but not the big idea. There is a clear thesis statement.	1 The introduction includes the religions they are comparing but does not provide a clear thesis statement.
Conclusion	4 The conclusion paragraph restates the author's opinion and topic in a different way. It brings the essay to a close with insightful final thoughts.	3 The conclusion paragraph restates the author's opinion and topic .	2 The conclusion restates the author's opinion or topic, but not both. It is more like a sentence than a paragraph.	1 The conclusion is abrupt and short.
Conventions	4 The comparative essay had no spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.	3 The comparative essay had 1-4 spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.	2 The comparative essay several spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.	1 The comparative essay was difficult to read with many spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.