iRubric: Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric

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Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric Rubric Code: NX2X42 By Linnemanstons Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

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Introduction	1 Introduction omits the thesis statement and does not use a hook.	2 Introduction omits thesis statement but uses a hook. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph	3 Introduction generally indicates the thesis, but is incomplete. Hook is used. Only two sentences in introductory paragraph	4 Clearly states the thesis and accurately created using a hook and other sentences
Number of differences	1 Essay does not compare or contrast the subjects.	2 Essay discusses only one similarity or difference.	3 Essay discusses two similarities or differences.	4 Essay discusses more than two similarities or differences.
Organization	1 Essay is disorganized with no clear order.	2 Some sections are organized, but information. is just listed	3 Organization generally follows block method, some attempt at not just listing information.	4 Organization is clear and logical. Follows block method. Points of comparison and contrast are fully explained.
Word choice	1 Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.	2 Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.	3 Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.	4 Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
Details and Examples	1 Details and examples are missing.	2 General statements unsupported, some details and examples are inappropriate.	3 Details and examples support most of the statements.	4 Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Conclusion	1 Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.	2 Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from the introduction	3 Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.	4 Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression.
Mechanics	1 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.	2 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.	3 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.	4 Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.