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Compare/Contrast Essay for The Outsiders

Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric for the Character Comparison Project during Chapters 1-6 of The Outsiders. Students will complete this as well as a Facebook or Character design project.

Rubric Code: VX9C84C

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Essay 50 points
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Fair (N/A)	Poor (N/A)
Introduction/Thesis Statement Thesis statement with 3 supporting points as well as introduction grabber 5 points	Excellent Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest ("catches the reader's attention"). They cover both subjects and the author's point for the comparison and/or the contrast of the paper.	Good Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. But while they cover both subjects, they are not very engaging. It somewhat catches the reader's attention.	Fair Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information, or they do not emphasize the author's point for the comparison or contrast.	Poor Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast, or they may not be a complete sentence. No controlling point about the subjects is evident. Does not catch the reader's attention.
Body Paragraphs Topic Sentences & Supporting Details - 20 points	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 or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast. Paragraphs explain two or more similarities & differences in great detail.	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. Paragraphs explain two similarities and two differences with some detail.	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. Explain at least 1 difference and/or 1 similarity in good detail or two similarities/differences with little to no detail.	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. Only one or no differences and only one or no similarities.
Conclusion Proper Conclusion Format with all topic points included in paragraph -- 5 points	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. It ties the entire paper together with the intro idea.	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. It begins to tie information with the introduction paragraph.	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. It ties very little into the intro idea.	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 5 points	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.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and Writing style is clear with presence of vivid verbs, clear transitions, etc. - 5 pts	Excellent Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.	Good Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.	Fair Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.	Poor Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics/Format Typed format, 12 pt. font, Heading and student info complete - 10 points	Excellent No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Student's format is aligned and very neat. Heading and information is all correct and placed correctly at the top of the page (header or typed).	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. Format is aligned with minimal errors. Heading information is correct and placed at top of page.	Fair A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned. Format is mostly correct and/or the heading is mostly complete with minor information missing/incorrect.	Poor Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. No heading or typed student information, the paper is only partially typed, or the paper is only one paragraph.

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