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Compare and Contrast Mini Essay Compare and Contrast Mini Essay Rubric Code: X2XA5A4 By nchamalis Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Compare and Contrast Mini Essay
	Below Expectations 0 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts	Developing 2 pts	Meet Expectations 3 pts
Thesis Statement Enter description	Below Expectations Thesis is missing or difficult to pick out	Needs Improvement Makes an argument but doesn't include the subjects to be compared	Developing Strong thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted	Meet Expectations Strong, clear thesis that includes subjects being compared and contrasted and attempts on an invested opinion
Body How well is compare/ contrast executed	Below Expectations Student does not attempt to compare and contrast a set of subjects OR Student presents one or two weak points of comparison/ contrast	Needs Improvement Student presents two points of comparision/ contrast	Developing - Student presents two clear points of comparison/contrast OR - Student presents three points of comparison/contrast	Meet Expectations - Student presents three (or more) clear points of comparison/contrast.
Development	Below Expectations points are not developed or supported	Needs Improvement student attempts to support and develop each point of comparision/ contrast	Developing Student supports and develops each oint of comparision/ contrast with examples and details	Meet Expectations Each point of comparison/ contrast is well developed, explained and clear supported details and examples
Organization	Below Expectations The student did not attempt to organize the writing for this essay	Needs Improvement The student attemtps to organize the essay. the orgainzation attempt may be missing introduction, body paragraph(s) or conclusion	Developing Student has the essay organized into easily recognizable elements: introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using transitions to separate each element	Meet Expectations Student uses exceptional organization: point by point OR block subjects - points are discussed in the same order throughout - clear intro, body, conclusion - transitions between each point and paragraph
Mechanics	Below Expectations The overall presentation of the essay displays a lack of proofreading and attention to detail. While the essay MIGHT be readable, it is uncomfortable and unprofessional.	Needs Improvement Essay contains several errors, most are not distracting to the reader	Developing Essay contains a few errors, but they are not distracting to the reader	Meet Expectations Essay contains one or two errors