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Comparison/Contrast Communism vs. Capitalism

Write an essay comparing and contrasting a communist government versus a capitalist government. Include 3 ways they are alike and 3 ways that they differ. Be sure to include details and examples to support your response.

Rubric Code: LX422B8

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Communism vs. Capitalism
	Excellent 4 pts	Above Average 3 pts	Average 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Poor 0 pts
Content	Excellent The writer stays clearly focused on the topic and main ideas. There are at least three similarities and three differences stated and well supported. They are correct, descriptive, and distinguished.	Above Average The writer stays focused on the topic and main idea. There are three similarities and three differences stated and supported correctly.	Average The writer stays focused on the main idea for the most part throughout the essay. There are three similarities and three differences stated.	Needs Improvement The writer stays somewhat focused on the main idea throughout the essay. There are a few similarities and differences stated, but some are inaccurate.	Poor The writer does not stay focused on the topic or main idea. There few to no similarities and/or differences listed or supported.
Supporting Details	Excellent Details in the paragraph are clear and specific. There are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison and/or contrast. Each similarity and difference is completely supported.	Above Average Details are clear and specific, but do not vividly support the writer's point for the comparison and/or contrast. Most of the similarities and differences are supported, with the exception of one of them.	Average There are details, but they are not clear, specific, or vivid. Many of the similarities and differences are supported except for two or three of them.	Needs Improvement Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison and/or contrast. Only one or two of the writer's similarities and differences are supported.	Poor There are no details to support the writer's main points. There is no information to support the author's similarities or differences.
Organization	Excellent The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. It is written point-by-point or subject-by-subject. The entire paper was well thought out and is structured throughout.	Above Average Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Much of the paper is structured and organized logically.	Average The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern throughout the paragraphs. The paper is somewhat structured, while some parts are disorganized.	Needs Improvement Details are lacking and much of the paper is out of order. There is little structure and the author's points are scattered throughout.	Poor There is no order or structure at all. Patterns or organization is not exhibited.
Style	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay.	Above Average Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.	Average Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is somewhat consistent and word choice is acceptable, but both could be improved.	Needs Improvement Writing is somewhat clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, needs improvement.	Poor 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 All sentences are well constructed and are logical. The author makes 0-1 mistakes throughout the essay in grammar and/or spelling.	Above Average Most sentences are well constructed. The author makes 2-3 mistakes throughout the essay in grammar and/or spelling.	Average Many sentences are well constructed, but some are incomplete. The author makes 4-5 mistakes throughout the essay in grammar and/or spelling.	Needs Improvement Few sentences are well constructed and many are of incomplete thoughts. The author makes 6-8 mistakes throughout the essay in grammar and/or spelling.	Poor Most of the sentences are incomplete and hinder comprehension of the essay. The author makes 9 or more mistakes throughout the essay.

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History

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Writing

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