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Comparison and Contrast Essay Comparison and Contrast Essay Write a Comparison and Contrast Essay, comparing yourself to the narrator of a short story from their childhood. Contrast your own childhood memories with the ones of the narrator. Compare any similarities. Base your thesis on a contrasting aspect of your childhood. Rubric Code: PXA45XB By jjourdain Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Comparison/Contrast Essay
	Level 4 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 1 (N/A)
Content KNOWLEDGE	Level 4 The essay: Compares and contrasts items clearly. Points to specific examples to illustrate ideas. Includes only the information relevant to comparison & contrast. Clearly explain and analyze all details.	Level 3 The essay: Compares and contrasts but the supporting information is general. Includes information that may not be relevant. Only 12 details given from both texts. Explains & analyzes most details well.	Level 2 The essay: compares and/or contrasts, using 8-10 details from both texts. OR the essay only compares or only contrasts. OR includes details but little explanation given or analysis is not clear.	Level 1 The essay: compares and/or contrasts but includes only 2-7 details that support the comparison and/or contrast of the essay. No explanation given.
Format COMMUNICATION	Level 4 Essay breaks the information with the introduction, similarities, differences, and conclusion structured into paragraphs. Essay has a strong thesis, transitions, & attention grabber.	Level 3 The essay has the required paragraphs but lacks: a strong thesis, transitions, or attention grabber.	Level 2 Thesis unclear. Paragraphs formatted unclearly. Few or no transitions.	Level 1 The essay is not divided into paragraphs. No thesis.
Style APPLICATION	Level 4 Moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses high vocabulary & formal, clear language. Uses variety of structure.	Level 3 Essay moves from one idea to the next, but with little variety. Uses appropriate vocabulary but not high level. Uses formal language.	Level 2 Informal language throughout the essay. Vocabulary used is understandable but informal, conversational. Tone is overall not appropriate for a formal essay.	Level 1 Essay written informally, with basic vocabulary and an inconsistent or informal tone.
Conventions THINKING/INQUIRY	Level 4 Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, Spelling are nearly perfect throughout the essay	Level 3 Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling throughout the essay	Level 2 Many errors throughout the essay, but they do not interfere with meaning.	Level 1 Too many errors through out the essay. No evidence of editing.