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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: HXX8AC4
By covierkant
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Criteria for Essay
  Emerging

1 pts

Partially Proficeint

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Exceeds Expectations

4 pts

Introduction/Thesis Statement

Emerging

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Partially Proficeint

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but don't give accurate and complete information
Proficient

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging.
Exceeds Expectations

Well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.
Overall Organization

Emerging

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Partially Proficeint

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to the pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's points.
Proficient

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to the pattern as outlined. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Exceeds Expectations

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to the pattern as outlined. Both subjects are covered and given same amount of space.
Conclusion

Emerging

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the essay.
Partially Proficeint

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Proficient

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Exceeds Expectations

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.
Content/Information

Emerging

Little or no facts are used the the paper. Information/Comparison is very broad. No evidence of research, 2 or fewer reliable sources are cited.
Partially Proficeint

Some facts are used but are not cited or they are random in their use. Information is somewhat broad for length of paper and needs further development/ideas/information. 3 sources are cited, and most are relaible.
Proficient

Some facts are used and cited in the paper. Information is of appropriate depth for assignment. Four reliable sources are cited.
Exceeds Expectations

Accurate facts and information are used and cited in the paper. Information is in depth, and ideas (compare/contrast) is fully developed and in depth. Facts used are relevant and helpful to the paper. More than four reliable sources cited.
Format

Emerging

Paper is missing 3 or more of the requirements as listed.
Partially Proficeint

Paper is missing two or more of the requirements as listed.
Proficient

Paper is typed but the font is too big or in another style besides Times New Roman or sentences are not double spaced. Paper is in MLA formate, and sources are cited in MLA format.
Exceeds Expectations

Paper typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, and double spaced.
Total of 5 paragraphs. Paper is in MLA format, with a separate works cited page.
Grammar/Spelling

Emerging

Paper contains 6 or more misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Partially Proficeint

Paper contains 3-5 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Proficient

Paper contains no more than 2 misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
Exceeds Expectations

Paper contains no misspellings and/or grammatical errors.



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