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Comparison/Contrast Essay 
5 Paragraph Essay
Your essay should be typed and in MLA format.
Rubric Code: J2348A3
By gp3745
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
  Excellent

2 pts

Basic

1 pts

Needs Improvement

0 pts

Introduction & Conclusion

Excellent

INTRODUCTION: This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Opening statement(s) is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.

CONCLUSION: Does an excellent job of restating thesis/main ideas. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.
Basic

INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two.

CONCLUSION: Thesis or main ideas are restated. The paragraph is a basic summary of the points made within the essay. Conclusion sentence is okay.
Needs Improvement

INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.

CONCLUSION: Thesis or main idea(s) missing. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Conclusion sentence weak.
Body Paragraphs

Excellent

Each paragraph has a well-thought-out topic sentence that supports the thesis and contains the main idea of the paragraph. Other sentences in the paragraph support the topic sentence with detail. Good transition between paragraphs
Basic

Each paragraph has a topic sentence but some are too general or do not relate to the thesis. The rest of the sentences provide some support of the topic sentence. Attempt at transition between paragraphs
Needs Improvement

Paragraphs do not have thoughtful transitions and/or do not relate to the thesis. Little support provided for the topic sentence.
Content

Excellent

Depth: Essay discusses more than 3 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Appropriate details and examples support each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - at least 1000 words; other classes at least 750 words
Basic

Depth: Essay discusses 2 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Details and examples provide minimal support each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - at least 750 words; other classes at least 500 words
Needs Improvement

Depth: Essay discusses fewer than 2 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Details and examples provide little or no support for each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - less than 750 words; other classes - less than 500 words
English Conventions

Excellent

Sentence structures vary, grammar is perfect, varied vocabulary is used, and excellent transitions are used. Perfect spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Basic

Some problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Some spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.
Needs Improvement

Many problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Many spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.
Pre-Writing & MLA Formatting

Excellent

Written evidence of thorough Pre-writing

No mistakes in MLA Formatting
Basic

Basic Pre-writing done but only outline or one other strategy

Few mistakes in MLA Formatting
Needs Improvement

Limited or no pre-writing done

Many mistakes in MLA Formatting




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