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Compare/Contrast Essay

Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: J2395B8

By jsmithah19org

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction Hook Background information Thesis	Excellent Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. Include a hook, background information, and thesis.	Good Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. Missing one of the elements for introduction.	Fair Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast. Missing two of the elements for introduction.	Poor Introduction and thesis statement is vague and not clear to tell what the essay will be about.
Body Paragraphs Topic Sentences & 3 Supporting Details (Points x 2) 1 Paragraph for how the same 1 Paragraph for how different	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are 3 details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast.	Good Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and specific, but only have 2 details for support.	Fair Topic sentence for each paragraph is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement. There is only one detail for support.	Poor There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details are either wrong or lacking. Details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion	Excellent The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.	Good 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.	Fair The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.	Poor There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization Main idea sentence Detail 1 Detail 2 Detail 3 Closing Sentence	Excellent The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.	Good The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.	Fair The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.	Poor No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and Complete sentences in your own words Cite text evidence correctly Transition words or sentences	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.	Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There are some transitions to guide the reader.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. (1-2 errors)	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. (3-4 errors)	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. More than 4 errors

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English

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Writing

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