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Comparative Essay 
Comparative Essay
Students are expected to write a 5 paragraph compare/contrast essay of their choice. The students were asked to choose between two essay prompt options. Option #1 In a 5 paragraph essay, compare Jane Eyre and it’s themes to the same themes in another book/movie of your choice. Option #2 In a 5 paragraph essay, compare the Jane Eyre to your own life as a coming of age story (Bildungsroman).
Rubric Code: V22X355
By dwivettabadri
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Compare-Contrast Paragraph
  Level 1 / 50-59%

50-59%

10 pts

Level 2 / 60-69%

60-69%

30 pts

Level 3 / 70-89%

70-89%

80 pts

Level 4 / 90-100%

90-100%

100 pts

Clear thesis statement

Level 1 / 50-59%

The thesis statement is not clear and does not follow the chosen prompt. The thesis statement is sloppy and does not help structure the paper.
Level 2 / 60-69%

The thesis statement is not well written and can be difficult to follow.
Level 3 / 70-89%

The thesis statement follows the prompt, but the thesis statement lacks sufficient detail that outlines the specific points the students wants to argue.
Level 4 / 90-100%

The thesis statement matches the prompt. The thesis statement is very specific which helps outline the students' argument.
Organization

Level 1 / 50-59%

The student did not include details from at least 3 independent sources in their argument.
Level 2 / 60-69%

The paragraph contains at least three supporting details to the thesis/argument, but does not include details from at least 3 independent sources.
Level 3 / 70-89%

The paragraph includes an intro, supporting detail paragraphs, and a conclusion. It includes details from 3 independent sources. However, the supporting detail paragraphs do not include sufficient detail.
Level 4 / 90-100%

The paragraph has the 5 form of an introduction, 3 supporting details, and a conclusion. The student is very descriptive in each supporting detail paragraph along with ample use of details from at least 3 or more independent sources.
Punctuation and Grammar

Level 1 / 50-59%

There are many errors within the paragraph and It needs proof-reading.
Level 2 / 60-69%

There are several errors in the paragraph. The student may have revised the essay once, but missed 6-8 sentence structure, spelling, or grammatical errors.
Level 3 / 70-89%

There are a few errors in the paragraph. The student obviously proof-read the essay but may have missed 2-3 sentence structure, spelling, or grammatical errors.
Level 4 / 90-100%

There are no errors in the paragraph. The student obviously used multiple reading strategies (i.e. reading out-loud) to fix all sentence structure as well as spelling and grammar errors.
Sentence Fluency & Word Choice

Level 1 / 50-59%

The paragraph does not have strong word choice or sentence fluency. Each sentence is extremely short with non-descriptive words.
Level 2 / 60-69%

The paragraph uses elementary vocabulary and the sentences are very simple.
Level 3 / 70-89%

The paragraph has good sentence structure and word choice.
Level 4 / 90-100%

The paragraph includes strong word choice and sentence structure. Each sentence is descriptive and detailed.
Comparing & Contrasting

Level 1 / 50-59%

The paragraph does not clearly compares and contrasts according to the prompt.
Level 2 / 60-69%

The paragraph vaguely compares and contrasts according to the prompt.
Level 3 / 70-89%

The paragraph clearly compares and contrasts according to the prompt.
Level 4 / 90-100%

The paragraph clearly compares and contrasts with great creativity and detail according to the prompt.



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