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Compare/Contrast Essay Rubric

Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: K25X8W9

By tamraejohns

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: (none)

Criteria for Essay
	Excellent 4 (N/A)	Good 3 (N/A)	Fair 2 (N/A)	Poor 1 (N/A)
Body Paragraphs Topic Sentences & Supporting Details	Excellent Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough 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 they do not vividly support the essay.	Fair There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.	Poor Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used. Or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure.	Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Mechanics	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Compare/Contrast Topics	Excellent 5 compare topics are listed 5 Contrast Topics are listed.	Good 4 compare topics are listec 4 Contrast Topics are listed	Fair 2 or 3 compare topics are llisted 2 or 3 Contrast Topics as listed	Poor No topics are listed (-20 pts)