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Compare/Contrast Essay: Book to movie

The student will compare and contrast the book Where the Red Fern Grows to the movie of the same name. In preparation for this assignment, the student will have had instruction in the writing process, sentence structure, capitalization, end marks, specific vocabulary words, read the book and viewed the movie.

Rubric Code: UX86A55

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

C/C Essay
	6.25 (N/A)	5.25 3 pts	4.25 (N/A)	3.25 (N/A)
Grammar The writer displays 6th grade level writing conventions and grammar throughout the essay.	6.25 All sentences begin with a capital letter. All sentences have the correct end marks. Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.	5.25 Most sentences begin with a capital letter Most sentences have the correct end marks. Writer makes few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	4.25 Few, if any sentences start with a capital letter. Few, if any of the sentences have the correct end mark. Writer makes some errors in grammar orspelling that distract the reader from the content.	3.25 None of the sentences start with a capital letter. None of the sentences have the correct end mark. Writer makes more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure/Vocabulary	6.25 Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and is free of subject/verb disagreements. Vocabulary - i.e., word choice is strong and shows understanding of the meaning.	5.25 Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, but there are some subject/verb disagreements. Most vocabulary words are used appropriately	4.25 Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader. Vocabulary - i.e., word choice is weak and doesn't show understanding of the meaning.	3.25 Essay is unreadable due to too many errors. Word choice is unclear and doesn't make sense in the sentences.
Introduction The writer begins their essay with a clear topic sentence, logical structure, and appropriate organization for the topic.	6.25 Student clearly introduces the topic and draws the readers interest.	5.25 Student clearly introduces the topic.	4.25 Student has an introduction mentioning the subjects but not the topic of writing.	3.25 Student does not have an introduction.
Comparison points	6.25 There are (5) five clear comparison examples between the movie and the book.	5.25 There are (4) four comparison examples between the movie and the book	4.25 There is (3) three comparison example between the movie and the book .	3.25 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the movie and the book.
Contrasting points	6.25 There are (5) five clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book.	5.25 There are (4) four clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book.	4.25 There is (3) three clear contrasting example between the movie and the book.	3.25 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the movie and the book.
Essay Structure	6.25 There are (5) five paragraphs, each with 7-8 sentences: An introduction with three clear points, 3 body paragraphs each comparing and contrasting, critiquing, and a conclusion paragraph that clearly summarizes the essay using DIFFERENT wording than the introduction.	5.25 There are at least 4 paragraphs, and it mostly flows and makes sense.	4.25 There are 3 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts.	3.25 There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Critique	6.25 Critique consists of thoughts, responses and reaction to the novel/movie. The student reviewer reacts to the themes, the author's aims or intent, the subject of the book/movie, how well it is written and overall success or failure of the book/movie.	5.25 Critique consists of thoughts, responses and reaction to the novel. The student reviewer may discuss only two aspects, for example, themes and writer's style. There is not a thorough review of various aspects.	4.25 Critique consists of thoughts, responses and reaction to the novel. The student reviewer may discuss only one aspect, such as themes. This review just states, 'Well, I liked it." or 'Well, I hated it." It lacks a critical eye.	3.25 Critique consists of a basic opinion based on personal feeling of "I liked it" or "I hated it" and is not considered a critique because it does not focus on themes, author's intent, or writer's style.
Conclusion The writer uses a concluding paragraph that summarizes the information presented.	6.25 The writer concludes their essay clearly and appropriately with an engaging ending.	5.25 The writer clearly summarizes the information presented.	4.25 The writer uses a concluding paragraph but does not clearly summarize the information presented.	3.25 The essay fails to have a concluding paragraph that summarizes the information presented.

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