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Compare and Contrast - 6th Grade
Compare and Contrast - 6th Grade
Five Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code:
W24X253
By
vallisonvi
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Content
Below Standard
(N/A)
Close to Standard
(N/A)
Proficient
(N/A)
Advanced
(N/A)
Score
(N/A)
Introduction
10 Points
Below Standard
Introduction does not include a hook and does not include a thesis statement. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard
Introduction has an ineffective hook, or it has an unclear thesis statement. (3-5 Points)
Proficient
Introduction has a hook and a clear thesis statement. (6-8 Points)
Advanced
Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis statement, which introduces a topic. (9-10 Points)
Score
Body Paragraphs
20 Points
Below Standard
Includes only one or no main idea paragraphs. Does not use transitions. (0-5 Points)
Close to Standard
Includes two main idea paragraphs. Uses some transitions. (6-10 Points)
Proficient
Includes three main idea paragraphs, but does not use transitions in each paragraph. (11-15 Points)
Advanced
Transitions are used to move between three main idea paragraphs. (16-20 Points)
Score
Supporting Details
10 Points
Below Standard
Includes only one or no supporting details for each main idea. Details are not descriptive or clear. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard
Includes one or two supporting details for each main idea. Details are vague. (3-5 Points)
Proficient
Includes two supporting details that are specific for each main idea. (6-8 Points)
Advanced
Includes two or more supporting details for each main idea. Details use specific examples and description. (9-10 Points)
Score
Essay Structure
20 Points
Below Standard
Essay does not introduce two topics that are different from each other.
(0-5 Points)
Close to Standard
Essay introduces two topics that are different, but may state an opinion or may not be in the third person.
(6-10 Points)
Proficient
Essay introduces two things that are different. The writer explains their differences, but does not state his/her opinion. Essay is not written in the third person. (11-15 Points)
Advanced
Essay introduces two things that are different. The writer uses body paragraph one to explain topic one, body paragraph two to explain topic two, and discusses their similarities in paragraph four. The conclusion recaps the essay.(16-20 Points)
Score
Conclusion
10 Points
Below Standard
No conclusion is apparent in the essay. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard
Conclusion does not summarize or restate thesis. (3-5 Points)
Proficient
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points. (6-8 Points)
Advanced
Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way. (9-10 Points)
Score
Mechanics
parts of speech, punctuation, spelling
5 Points
Below Standard
There are more than 10 errors involving parts of speech, punctuation or spelling. (0-1 Points)
Close to Standard
There are multiple errors (7-10) in the essay. Many detract from the flow and meaning. (2-3 Points)
Proficient
Minimal errors are found (3-6). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay. (4 Points)
Advanced
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal (0-2) and not distracting.
(5 Points)
Score
Sentence Fluency
5 Points
Below Standard
Most sentences are the same length and style. There are fragments and/or run-ons. (0-1 Points)
Close to Standard
There are several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or words are used incorrectly. (2-3 Points)
Proficient
There is some variety in sentence length and complexity. Uses some descriptive language. (4 Points)
Advanced
Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Words are descriptive and offer clarity. (5 Points)
Score
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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