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Compare/Contrast Book and Movie

The student will compare and contrast, in a four paragraph essay, the book of Esther (from the Bible) to the movie, Esther: The Bible Collection.

Rubric Code: W2XX24B

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Subject: (General)

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

C/C Essay
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Introduction The writer begins their essay with a clear topic sentence, logical structure, and appropriate organization for the topic.	4 Student clearly introduces the topic and draws the readers interest. State what you intend to do in writing this essay.	3 Student clearly introduces the topic.	2 Student has an introduction mentioning the subjects but not the topic of writing.	1 Student does not have an introduction.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) The writer displays 6th grade level writing conventions and grammar throughout the essay.	4 Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distracts the reader from the content.	3 Writer makes few errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.	2 Writer makes some errors in grammar orspelling that distract the reader from the content.	1 Writer makes more than 3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Comparison points Write about what remained the same in both book and movie.	4 There are 3 clear comparison examples between the movie and the book. Uses specific evidence from the movie and the book.	3 There are two comparison examples between the movie and the book.	2 There is one comparison example between the movie and the book.	1 Student has not provided any comparison examples between the movie and the book.
Contrasting points Write about what was different in both book from the movie.	4 There are 3 clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book. Uses specific verses and reference to movie clip. Clearly writes personal opinion why the movie made these changes.	3 There are two clear contrasting examples between the movie and the book. Writes personal opinion why the movie made these changes.	2 There is one clear contrasting example between the movie and the book. Poorly states personal opinion why the movie made these changes.	1 Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the movie and the book. Does not state personal opinion why the movie made these changes.
Conclusion The writer uses a concluding paragraph that summarizes the information presented.	4 The writer concludes their essay clearly and appropriately with an engaging ending.	3 The writer clearly summarizes the information presented.	2 The writer uses a concluding paragraph but does not clearly summarize the information presented.	1 The essay fails to have a concluding paragraph that summarizes the information presented.