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Compare/Contrast Essay - Mr. Wesserling

The purpose of this rubric is to give students the expectations for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. You will select a topic for comparison and write a FOUR paragraph essay with an introduction, two body paragraphs and a conclusion.

Rubric Code: TA5C4X

By crwesserling

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

C/C Essay
	Excellent - 25 (N/A)	Good - 20 (N/A)	Fair - 15 (N/A)	Poor - 10 (N/A)
Comparison points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear comparison examples between the story and the film.	Good - 20 There are (2) two comparison examples between the story and the film.	Fair - 15 There is (1)one comparison example between the story and the film.	Poor - 10 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the story and fim.
Contrasting points	Excellent - 25 There are (3) three clear contrasting examples between the two.	Good - 20 There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the two.	Fair - 15 There is (1) one clear contrasting example between the two.	Poor - 10 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the two.
Essay Structure	Excellent - 25 Student has included an introduction, three clear bod paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense.	Good - 20 Essay reflects an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.	Fair - 15 There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts.	Poor - 10 There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Mechanics	Excellent - 25 Student used grammar with only minor mistakes. MLA format followed	Good - 20 Student made grammar mistakes but it didn't distract from the reading. MLA Format followed	Fair - 15 Student made many grammar mistakes, but the paper was still readable.	Poor - 10 Student made many grammar mistakes that distracted the reader's attention and understanding.