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Expository Essay

Comparison and Contrast Essay

Students explain the symbolism found in Elie Weisel's memoir Night.

Rubric Code: PX2XA8A

By Schunke

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Expository Writing
	Meets/Exceeds Standards 5 pts	Almost Meets Standards 3 pts	Falls Short of Standards 1 pts
Introduction -Attention Getter -Summary -Thesis	Meets/Exceeds Standards The essay begins with a strong hook; the title, author, and a summary of the text are provided (TAS); the thesis clearly identifies the symbolic items from the memoir.	Almost Meets Standards The essay needs a stronger hook;TAS is incomplete; a developing thesis is apparent but it does not clearly identify the focus of the paper.	Falls Short of Standards The intro is missing an effective hook, a summary, and/or a clearly written thesis.
Body Paragraphs -Topic Sentences -Supporting Details	Meets/Exceeds Standards The body paragraphs contain focused topic sentences; supporting details include strong evidence from the text that effectively explain the symbolism; ideas flow nicely due to relevant transitions.	Almost Meets Standards Topic sentences need more focus/flow; supporting details are apparent but lack adequate description and/or textual evidence that explain the symbolism; flow is affected due to lack of transitions.	Falls Short of Standards The body paragraphs are missing important components like topic sentences, effective supporting details, and transitions.
Conclusion -Restated thesis -Summary of ideas -Lasting impression	Meets/Exceeds Standards The conclusion includes an effective restatement of the thesis, a thorough summary of the paper's ideas, and a strong lasting impression.	Almost Meets Standards The conclusion includes an average version of a restated thesis, a brief summary of ideas and/or a partial lasting impression.	Falls Short of Standards The conclusion is missing a restated thesis, summary, and/or lasting impression.
Proofreading -Editing	Meets/Exceeds Standards The paper is properly formatted; it is apparent that the writer carefully proofread for spelling, mechanics, and grammar.	Almost Meets Standards Formatting errors are apparent; paper's contents could have been proofread more carefully.	Falls Short of Standards The paper contains many proofreading errors.