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Compare/Contrast Essay Compare/Contrast Essay The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. The student will compare and contrast the of "Cinderella" and the South African story of "Natiki". In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, and read both stories. Rubric Code: MXA4WX3 By kimalston Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

C/C Essay
	Excellent - 25 (N/A)	Good - 20 (N/A)	Fair - 15 (N/A)	Poor - 10 (N/A)
Comparison points Points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the the book and the movie.	Good - 20 There are (2) two comparison examples between the book and the movie.	Fair - 15 There is (1)one comparison example between the book and movie.	Poor - 10 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the book and the movie.
Contrasting points Points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the book and the movie.	Good - 20 There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the book and the movie.	Fair - 15 There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the book and the movie.	Poor - 10 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the book and the movie.
Essay Structure Points	Excellent - 25 Essay includes an introduction, two clear body paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There are transitional words in the essay and all the points make sense.	Good - 20 Essay reflects an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.	Fair - 15 There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts.	Poor - 10 There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics of writing Points	Excellent - 25 There are no grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation errors.	Good - 20 There are 1-5 grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation errors.	Fair - 15 There are 5-8 grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation errors.	Poor - 10 There are 9 or more grammar, capitalization, spelling and punctuation errors.
Total Points Grade ______/100	Excellent - 25	Good - 20	Fair - 15	Poor - 10