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Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code: KXB962W
By lholter
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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32 points
  Excellent - 4

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Good - 3

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Fair - 2

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Poor - 1

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Introduction/Thesis Statement

Excellent - 4

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. Attention getting hook, info about what is to be compared and contrasted is apparent, strong connection, and clear thesis.
Good - 3

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects,
they are not very engaging.
Fair - 2

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or it is not attention getting.
Poor - 1

Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident.
Body Paragraph 1

Excellent - 4

Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters are clear and evident.
Solid claim, strong text evidence given, and powerful explanations of the evidence. Ends with a clear concluding statement to summarize points given.
Good - 3

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that somewhat relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not well developed. Adequate claim and text evidence given, and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a general concluding statement to summarize points given.
Fair - 2

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that somewhat relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not clear. Weak claim and text evidence given, and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a weak concluding statement to summarize points given.
Poor - 1

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that barely relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not clear. Weak or missing claim and text evidence and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a weak concluding statement to summarize points given or no concluding statement.
Body Paragraph 2

Excellent - 4

Paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters are clear and evident.
Solid claim, strong text evidence given, and powerful explanations of the evidence. Ends with a clear concluding statement to summarize points given.
Good - 3

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that somewhat relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not well developed. Adequate claim and text evidence given, and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a general concluding statement to summarize points given.
Fair - 2

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that somewhat relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not clear. Weak claim and text evidence given, and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a weak concluding statement to summarize points given.
Poor - 1

Paragraph contains a topic sentence that barely relates to the thesis statement. Similarities/differences between characters exist but are not clear. Weak or missing claim and text evidence and explanations of the evidence. Ends with a weak concluding statement to summarize points given or no concluding statement.
Conclusion

Excellent - 4

The concluding paragraph flows and effectively summarizes the rest of the essay. Reader is creatively reminded of essay's main points. Thesis is restated uniquely using different words than the intro. Connects back to the intro and hook. An effective call to action is given.
Good - 3

The concluding paragraph flows and generally summarizes the rest of the essay. Reader is reminded of essay's main points. Thesis is restated using some different words than the intro. Somewhat connects back to the intro and hook. A general call to action is given.
Fair - 2

The concluding paragraph summarizes part of the essay. Reader is reminded of essay's main points. Thesis is restated but is repetitive. Somewhat connects back to the intro and hook. A general call to action is given.
Poor - 1

The concluding paragraph does not adequately summarize of the essay. Reader is not well reminded of essay's main points. Thesis is restated but is very repetitive. Does not connect back to the intro and hook well. A general call to action may not be given.
Use of transitions

Excellent - 4

Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay making it flow smoothly and naturally.
Good - 3

Moderately sophisticated word choice is used throughout most the essay. Strong use of synonyms and word variety.
Fair - 2

Mildly high level word choice is used throughout most the essay. Some strong use of synonyms and word variety.
Poor - 1

Weak and repetitive word choices in the essay.
Word choice

Excellent - 4

Sophisticated and powerful word choice is used effectively throughout the essay. Strong use of synonyms and word variety.
Good - 3

Moderately sophisticated word choice is used throughout most the essay. Strong use of synonyms and word variety.
Fair - 2

Mildly high level word choice is used throughout most the essay. Some strong use of synonyms and word variety.
Poor - 1

Weak and repetitive word choices in the essay.
Style: sentence flow and tone

Excellent - 4

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone.
Good - 3

Writing is clear and sentences have some varied structures with consistent tone .
Fair - 2

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. A fragment may exist. The tone is inconsistent or unclear.
Poor - 1

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Mechanics

Excellent - 4

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good - 3

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 - 2

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor - 1

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.



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