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Comparison Essay:Who is the Greatest Hero? 
Comparison Essay: Two Pieces of Literature
Guidelines for scoring a comparison and contrast essay, based on comparing two fantasy novels compare the two heroes to determine which hero was the greatest. Please refer to the plot, setting, and characters in both novels (page references are not necessary)
Rubric Code: MX59XA9
By lynnlourie
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Amazing!

5 pts

Introduction and Thesis

Is the introduction interesting, cohesive, and effective
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Is a purpose for comparison made clear through a direct thesis?
Poor

Introduction is flat, disorganized, inaccurate.<BR>
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Thesis is not present or is unclear.
Fair

Introduction has inconsistent accuracy, organization, or interest or the author has tried an approach that is ineffective.
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Thesis is present but is too broad for the essay topic.
Good

Introduction is written with a fresh approach; some of the content may be disorganized or ambiguous.
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Thesis is present and fits the technical aspects of a thesis but the message of the thesis is ambiguous.
Amazing!

Introduction is written with a fresh approach and is engaging to the reader;the content is well organized and sets the tone for the rest of the essay.
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Thesis is present and fits the technical aspects of a thesis and the message is clearly outlined.
Examples/Explanation

Are the supporting details accurate, fully developed and logically connected to one another?
Poor

Examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained.<BR>
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No specific examples or direct quotations are used to support the thesis.
Fair

At least three of the examples are accurate and relevant and have explanations that show how the example supports the author's thesis. Only one direct quotation (with page number) is used to support the thesis.
Good

Most examples are accurate, specific, relevant, and explanations are given that show how each example supports the thesis. At least two direct quotations (with page numbers) are used to support the thesis.
Amazing!

All of the examples are accurate, specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each example supports the author's thesis. Three or more direct quotations(with page numbers) are effectively included to support the thesis.
Logical Order

Is the pattern of development appropriate for the writer's purpose and the according to the thesis statement?
Poor

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole are not developed in a logical order.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order readers may find confusing.
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and readers should have little trouble following the comparison.
Amazing!

The essay is developed in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs. The essay is consistently ordered point-by-point or by block.
Transitions

Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Poor

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from one example to the next though not to the level of excellent. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Amazing!

Transitions are present and effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They exhibit sophistication on the part of the writer. The writer uses appropriate transitional phrases depicting comparison or contrast.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?
Poor

Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader and detract from the author's message.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, which obstruct the flow of reading.<BR>
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The author "talks around" the point
Good

Essay contains minimal errors that are not distracting to the reader.<BR>
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For the most part, the author "gets to the point."
Amazing!

Essay contains very few errors.<BR>
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The author "gets to the point" effectively.
Word Usage

Does writer use vocabulary appropriate to the essay and the tone of the essay?
Poor

Word usage is informal and/or inappropriate to the essay.
Fair

Word usage is appropriate but lacks sophistication expected in word choice for this essay.
Good

Word usage is appropriate but does not qualify as excellent.
Amazing!

Word usage is appropriate for the essay and reflects sophistication on the part of the writer. Diction is sophisticated, using mature word selection to describe the relationship between characters. Syntax indicates a variety of sentence types.
Theme, Structure, and Style

Does the writer make points about the theme, structure, and style that are correct?
Poor

Understanding of theme, structure and style is minimal. It is clear the author does not know what s/he is talking about. Reflects a superficial or incomplete reading of one or both texts.
Fair

Understanding of theme, structure and style is inconsistent. Reflects reading on a superficial level.
Good

Understanding of theme, structure and style is appropriate but could be taken one step farther as it does not qualify as excellent.
Amazing!

Reflects a thorough understanding and analysis of theme, structure and style.
Conclusion

Does the writer wrap up their essay with a meaningful conclusion?
Poor

The concluding statement is either missing entirely or is too brief.
Fair

Provides a concluding statement, but it does not add to the essay in a meaningful way.
Good

Provide a concluding statement, which restates the thesis, summarizes the essay's claims and points, reiterates why the claim is correct, and includes a call to action.
Amazing!

The concluding statement contains all of the necessary components in a unique, surprising, and effective way.




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