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Compare/Contrast Essay

Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: T3492A

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Essay 100 points
	Excellent (N/A)	Good 15 (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement 20pts	Excellent Very well developed introduction which states purpose (thesis statement). It engages the reader and creates interest. The author's point for comparing and contrasting is clear.	Good Introduction creates interest and is fairly well developed. While it introduces both subjects,they are not very engaging. Author's point less clear.	Fair Introduction introduces the subjects but either does not give accurate and complete information, or does not clearly state the author's point. Reader less engaged.	Poor Introduction does not introduce both subjects or may not be a complete sentences. No controlling point about the subjects is evident. Author's point unclear.
Body Paragraphs Topic Sentences & Supporting Details 20pts	Excellent Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison/contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.	Good Each paragraph contains a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.	Fair At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement. There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid, or both subjects are not given roughly the same amount of space.	Poor There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph. Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used, or the details do not fit the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion 10pts	Excellent The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.	Good The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.	Fair The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.	Poor There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Overall Organization Unity & Coherence 20pts	Excellent The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.	Good The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.	Fair The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.	Poor No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Mechanics 20pts	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.	Good A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.

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Subjects:

English

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Writing

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