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Compare and Contrast Informational Texts 
Compare and Contrast Informational Texts
Rubric Code: M9W325
By lmassey
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Subject: Education  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: K-5

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4 pts


3 pts


2 pts


1 pts

DESCRIBES THE ISSUE OR PROBLEM

4

The essay identifies the issue or problem anddescribes its background, context, or importance.
3

The essay simply identifies the issue, but does notelaborate upon it.
2

The essay implies the issue, but does not explicitly state it. The reader must infer the issue.
1

The issue is not identified, or it is inappropriate.
STATES POSITION

4

The essay states the student's position. The essay overviews the evidence and reasons to be developed or names the types of evidence to be developed.
3

The essay simply states the position.
2

The essay implies a position, but the reader must figure it out. The essay may also take more than one positio.
1

The position of the writer is unclear or unstated.
PRESENTS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

4

The essay presents information/evidence sufficiently representsall theimportant types of evidence.
3

The essay presents evidence which is mostly factual, agreed upon, accurate and specific. Basic and important types of evidence have been included.
2

Evidence tends to be generalizations, and the evidence may have inaccuracies. Only some important types of evidence have been presented.
1

Little or no factual, accurate, specifie, or important evidence is presented
EXPLANATION

4

The essay gives reasons that explain how informationn/evidence is relevant and supportive. Reasons are significant, comprehensive and explained in depth.
3

The essay briefly explains the significance.
2

The essay mentions or asserts signifiance, but does not explain it.
1

Significance is not mentioned.
SO WHAT?

4

The essay explains why the evaluation of the issue is important. Explanations of significance may include purpose, function, consequences, or extensions.
3

The essay briefly explains the significance.
2

The essay mentions or asserts significance, but does not explain it.
1

Significance isnot mentioned.
COHERENCE

4

The structure of the argument is well organized (issue, position, reasons, evidence) and points follow logically.The essay has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
3

The structure of the argumentis organized and clear. Points follow logically. There may be a minor digression or interuption.
2

The essay has several disjointed statements. Evidence and explanations do not seem to follow a logical sequence.
1

The essay is confusing and disorganized.




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