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Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same news story 
Compare/Contrast Writing: 2 Versions of the same news story
The purpose of this rubric is to allow the students to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting news reporting and/or case studies. The student will work with a partner to compare and contrast two versions of the same news story/case study on an issue using a graphic organizer.
Rubric Code: WXB52W6
By harristoro
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Subject: Science  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Forensic Science
News and/or Forensic Files case studies
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Focus of Crime

Background Information
Excellent

Students are able answer questions accurately and fluently about their analysis of the case study.
Good

Students are able to address most questions asked about their analysis of the case study.
Fair

Students are having difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting case study.
Needs Improvement

Students are having substantial difficulty addressing some of the questions asked about their analysis of the reporting, after the presentation.
Comparison points

Excellent

There are (4) four clear and distinct comparison examples between the cases.
Good

There are at least (3) three comparison examples between the cases.
Fair

There are (2) two clear comparison examples between the cases.
Needs Improvement

Student has provided (1) or no clear comparison examples between the cases.
Contrasting points

Excellent

There are (4) four clear and distinct contrasting examples between the cases.
Good

There are at least (3) three contrasting examples between the cases.
Fair

There are (2) two clear contrasting examples between the cases.
Needs Improvement

Student has (1) or no clear or fewer contrasting examples between the cases.
Organization

relate each idea component
Excellent

Clear evidence descriptors are used compare and contrast transition words given for each idea.
Good

Good or appropriate compare and contrast evidence descriptors utilized for each idea.
Fair

Uses fairly clear compare and contrast evidence descriptors for each idea.
Needs Improvement

No response or no clear compare and contrast evidence descriptor utilized.
Conventions

Excellent

Sentences are clear and punctuation is used to separate sentences. There is an indentation at the beginning of each paragraph. Capitalization of sentences, proper nouns, and titles is thorough. Proper spelling is used throughout.
Good

Most sentences are clear and end punctuation is used. Some paragraphs are indented. Capitalization is mostly correct. Most sentences contain proper spelling.
Fair

Sentences show some attention to completeness and punctuation. Indentation may or may not be present. Shows some understanding and attention to capitalization. Some words are misspelled.
Needs Improvement

Sentences may be unclear and punctuation is often missing. Paragraphs are not indented. Demonstrates little understanding or or attention to capitalization. Many words are misspelled.
Conclusion

Excellent

Summary states a thoughtful and logical conclusion based on the similarities and differences.
Good

Summary states a conclusion based on similarities and differences.
Fair

Summary states a conclusion but does not draw on any similarities or differences.
Needs Improvement

No evidence of any conclusion or summary.
Organization

Excellent

Graphic organizer is fully completed, neat, and includes your best work. All directions were followed. The presentation is creative, precise, visually appealing .
Good

Graphic organizer is completed, neat, and includes some of your best work. All directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise and visually appealing.
Fair

Presentation is completed, and neat. Some directions were mostly followed. The presentation is precise.
Needs Improvement

Presentation is not completed, and/ or very messy. Directions were not followed. The presentation is imprecise.



Keywords:
  • Compare/Contrast Essay, Writing, Essays, English,



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