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Compare and Contrast Essay 
Rubric Code: P87B59
By nadinehamze
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Title

10 pts
Poor

The title is either missing or misleading.
Fair

The title is general or vague.
Good

The title reveals the topic being discussed in the paper.
Excellent

The title not only reveals topic being discussed in the paper, but it also piques the readers' interest.
Thesis Statement

15 pts
Poor

The thesis is either flawed or missing. The evidence presented is inadequately interpreted or understood.
Fair

The thesis is general or vague. It is supported with evidence.
Good

The thesis is adequate, but could be focused more. It is supported with appropriate textual evidence.
Excellent

The thesis is clear and supported with specific and well-chosen textual evidence.
Interpretation

20 pts
Poor

Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems is superficial and/or faulty and shows only minimal insight and only a short amount of time spent with the poems.
Fair

Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems has some depth and insight and shows some amount of time spent with the poems.
Good

Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows much insight and a good amount of time spent with the poems.
Excellent

Interpretation of the values exemplified in two poems shows excellent insight and a large amount of time working with the poems.
Comparison

20 pts
Poor

Did not identify the similarities or differences of the main idea, structure, mood, tone, use of figurative language and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Fair

Incorrectly or did a mediocre job of identifying the similarities or differences of the main idea, structure, mood, tone, use of figurative language or theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Good

Correctly identified most of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Excellent

Correctly identified all of the major similarities and theme(s) depicted in the two poems.
Organization

10 pts
Poor

Transitions are dysfunctional or missing.
Fair

Some transitions are dysfunctional or missing.
Good

Ideas are presented in a logical manner.
Excellent

Ideas flow smoothy from sentence to sentence and/or from paragraph to paragraph.
Grammar and Mechanices

10 pts
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Fair

Several errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization, but while these errors are distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Demonstrate an excellent command of the English language.
Paper due date and time

5 pts
Poor

Paper was more than one day late.

If more than one day late, the paper loses 10 points per day.
Fair

Paper was turned in a day late.
Good

Paper was turned in on the due date, but not on time.
Excellent

Paper was turned in at the correct time and date.




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