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Compare/Contrast Essay: Book to movie 
Compare/Contrast Essay: Book to movie
The purpose of this rubric is to allow the student to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. The student will compare and contrast the book The Outsiders to the movie of the same name. In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, specific transition words, read the book and viewed the movie.
Rubric Code: J238B6W
By bubbas37
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric C/C Essay
The Outsiders
  Excellent

3 pts

Good

2 pts

Fair

1 pts

Comparison points W.8.2

One paragraph; Writes argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Excellent

There are (3) three clear comparison (similarities) examples between the movie and the book.
Good

There are (2) two comparison examples (similarities) between the movie and the book
Fair

There is (1) one comparison (similarity) example between the movie and the book .
Contrasting points W.8.2

One paragraph; Writes argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Excellent

There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book.
Good

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book.
Fair

There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the movie and the book.
Capitalization/Punctuation L.8.2

Demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
Excellent

All sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation mark.
Good

Most sentences begin with a capital letter and end with the correct punctuation mark.
Fair

Few, if any sentences start with a capital letter and end with correct punctuation.
Language L.8.1

Demonstrates command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
Excellent

Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and is free of subject/verb disagreements. (complete sentences)
Good

Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, but there are some subject/verb disagreements. (run on sentences)
Fair

Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader.
Introduction/conclusion W.8.2

Introduce claims, Provide a concluding statement or section that follows form and supports the information
presented.
Excellent

The introduction clearly states the topic of the essay. The conclusion clearly states why the student likes/dislikes the movie/book and specific details are given to support the opinion.
Good

The introduction briefly describes the topic of the essay. The conclusion gives brief reasons for why the student likes/dislikes the movie/book.
Fair

The introduction does not tell the topic of the essay. The conclusion does not give reasons for why the student likes/dislikes the movie/book.



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