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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric 
Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric
Essay rubric for Ancient Greek civilization and an additional ancient civilization. The written report compares and contrasts the two civilizations in at least two ways.
Rubric Code: JXAAB77
By meljones_33
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Compare/Contrast Essay
Ancient Indigenous civilisation Comparison with other ancient civilisation Essay
  Well-Below Proficient

1 pts

Approaching Proficient

2 pts

Proficent

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Introduction

Well-Below Proficient

Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.
Approaching Proficient

Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph
Proficent

Introduction generally indicates the thesis/contention, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only 3 sentences in introductory paragraph.
Advanced

Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences. Introduction has 5 or more sentences.
Organization

Well-Below Proficient

Essay is disorganized with no or few transitions such as on the other hand, however, unlike, but, in contrast, etc.
Approaching Proficient

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Transitions are used but they are confusing or not in a logical order.
Proficent

Organization follows a logical pattern but there is no reasoning in the order of differences such as stating the Sparta fact first in each paragraph or vice versa with Athens. An attempt to use transitions is evident.
Advanced

Organization is clear and logical. Logical transitions are used and paragraphs follow the same pattern stated under the good column
Number of differences/similarities

Well-Below Proficient

Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.
Approaching Proficient

Essay discusses only one difference/similarity per paragraph between Indigenous and other ancient civilisation
Proficent

Essay discusses only two differences/similarities between Indigenous and other ancient civilisation
Advanced

Essay discusses three or more differences/similarities between Indigenous and other ancient civilisation.
Word choice

Well-Below Proficient

Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
Approaching Proficient

Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
Proficent

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
Advanced

Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples

Well-Below Proficient

Details and examples are missing, and do not add to achieving the task.
Approaching Proficient

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate, while others do not add to the comparison between the civilizations.
Proficent

Details and examples support most of the statements and for the most part, add to the comparison between the two civilizations.
Advanced

Appropriate details and examples support every statement and overwhelmingly add to the comparison between the two civilizations.
Conclusion

Well-Below Proficient

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis. No comparison of the two civilizations is mentioned.
Approaching Proficient

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement word for word from the introduction. Very little is offered in the way of a comparison.
Proficent

Conclusion restates and to some degree expands upon the thesis statement. The writer has demonstrated how the two civilizations compare.
Advanced

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. The writer provides the reader reader with a great understanding of how the two civilizations compare to each other.



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  • Ancient, Civilization, Comparison


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