iRubric: "I Can" Grade 4 Compare and Contrast rubric

I can clearly organize the similarities and differences of my essay. I can use transition words correctly and the essay flows smoothly. I can write an effective introduction and reflective conclusion.

I can clearly organize the similarities and differences of my essay. I can use some transitions in my writing, it is a little choppy but mostly easy to read. My introduction and conclusion add to the essay.

I can somewhat organize the similarities and differences of my essay. I can use a few transitions between paragraphs, it is choppy and I cannot follow the essay easily. My introduction and conclusion are there, but may not make sense.

I'm learning to organize my essay, but similarities and differences are out of order and unorganized. It is very choppy, and I did not use an introduction or conclusion.

I can write quality sentences and use correct punctuation and capitalization.

I can write complete sentences and use mostly correct punctuation and capitalization.

I can write many complete sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.

I'm learning to write complete sentences with correct punctuation and capitalization.

I can write so that all words are legible.

I can write so that most of my words are legible.

I can write so that some of my words are legible.

I'm learning to write so that my words are legible.