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Compare/Contrast Paragraph 
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast
Rubric Code: QXX78X9
By freddaphillips
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Subject: Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Minimal

1 pts

Topic Sentence

Advanced

Topic sentence engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Proficient

Topic sentence is fairly well developed. While it covers the subject,
it is not very engaging.
Basic

Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but it does not engage the reader.
Minimal

The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Supporting Details

Advanced

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast.
Proficient

Most details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast
Basic

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid.
Minimal

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast
Organization/Structure

Advanced

Details are in a clear order and they stick to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
Proficient

Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
Basic

The details are order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
Minimal

Little to no organization. Details are either missing or not in any specific order.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Advanced

Writing flows well and easily understood. Consistent and appropriate word choice is used throughout the paragraph.
Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. Word choice is appropriate.
Basic

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. Word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Minimal

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Grammar and Spelling

Advanced

No more than one error in grammar and spelling.
Proficient

2-3 errors in grammar and spelling but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Basic

4-5 errors in grammar and spelling that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Minimal

Distracting and more than 5 errors in grammar and spelling
Capitalization and Punctuation

Advanced

No more than one error in capitalization and punctuation.
Proficient

2-3 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Basic

4-5 errors in capitalization and punctuation.
Minimal

More than 5 errors in capitalization and punctuation.



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