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Compare/Contrast Writing: Book to Movie

The student will compare and contrast book to movie.

Rubric Code: RX96356

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Compare/Contrast Essay
	4 pts	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts
Contrasting points	4 There are 2 clear contrasting examples between the book and the movie. Examples are explained thoroughly with transitional sentences; writing is on or above grade level.	3 There are 2 clear contrasting examples between the book and the movie. Examples lack a thorough explanation and/or transitional sentences; writing is on grade level.	2 There are 2 clear contrasting examples between the book and the movie. Examples lack a thorough explanation and/or transitional sentences; writing is below grade level.	1 Student did not provide 2 contrasting examples between the book and the movie.
Comparing points	4 There are 3 clear examples comparing the book and the movie. Examples are explained thoroughly with transitional sentences; writing is on or above grade level.	3 There are 3 clear examples comparing the book and the movie. Examples lack a thorough explanation and/or transitional sentences; writing is on grade level.	2 There is 2 clear example comparing the book and the movie. Examples lack a thorough explanation and/or transitional sentences; writing is on grade level.	1 There are less than 2 clear examples comparing the book and the movie.
Introduction	4 Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the text/movie by skillfully introducing the main points of the story in the introduction.	3 Demonstrates a considerable understanding of the text/movie by skillfully introducing the main points of the story in the introduction.	2 Demonstrates some understanding of the text/movie. Student introduces the main points of the story in the introduction.	1 Demonstrates a limited understanding of the text/movie. Student does not introduce the main points of the story in the introduction.
Sentence Structure	4 Student uses varied sentence structure and sophisticated word choice.	3 Student attempts to use varied sentence structure and sophisticated word choice.	2 Sentence structure is repetitive. Word choice is basic.	1 Sentence structure and word choice are below grade level.
Preference/Conclusion	4 Includes at least 3 detailed reasons to justify preference of book or movie. Completes a conclusion with a high degree of effectiveness.	3 Includes at least 2 detailed reasons to justify preference if book or movie. Completes an effective conclusion.	2 Includes at least 1 detailed reason to justify preference of book or movie. Completes a conclusion with some effectiveness.	1 Does not include any reasons to justify preference of book or movie. Completes a conclusion with limited effectiveness.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)	4 Writer makes almost no errors in grammar or spelling,	3 Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling. Errors do not distract the reader from the content.	2 Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling. Some errors may distract the reader from the content.	1 Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling. Errors distract the reader from the content.

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