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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric

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Rubric Code: G9CXWB

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare & Contrast
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Introduction State 3 reasons supporting your thesis	1 Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.	2 Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph	3 Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph.	4 Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences.
Organization CEIEIEIOH! Each reason is a paragraph elaborating.	1 Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions.	2 Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Reds have not been expanded.<BR> Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.	3 Organization generally follows Step-up to Writing method and yellows and reds are clear to the reader. An attempt to use transitions is evident.	4 Organization is clear and logical. Follows Step-up to Writing method. Reds are fully explained. Logical transitions are used.
Number of differences/similarities Minimum 3	1 Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.	2 Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.	3 Essay discusses two similarities or differences.	4 Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Word choice Be descriptive, no boring words! : )	1 Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.	2 Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.	3 Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.	4 Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples These included in the EIEIEI paragraphs	1 Details and examples are missing.	2 General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.	3 Details and examples support most of the statements.	4 Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion Wrap-up by telling your reader what you already told them! Summarize....have a strong ending!!!	1 Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.	2 Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction	3 Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.	4 Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics Revise and edit x 3	1 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.	2 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.	3 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.	4 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.
citations At least 3 in the bibliography	1 not present	2 Somewhat correct	3 Minor Error	4 Correct
Comments I hope this was fun for you!!!	1	2	3	4

Subjects:

English

Types:

Writing

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