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Compare Contrast Essay Compare Contrast Essay Students will compare and contrast any two African American leaders to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay. Rubric Code: XC7C5C By Monique513 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Compare Contrast Essay
	Exceeding Standard 4 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Far Below Standard 1 pts
Introduction	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise, knowledgeable topic, establishes the significance of the topic, distinguishes the topic from alternate or oposing topics, and creates an organization that logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted, acknowledges and distinguishes the topic, and organizes the similarities and differences logically.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence clearly.	Far Below Standard Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.
Support/Evidence	Exceeding Standard All of the supporting details are written neatly and have strong evidence of the main idea proving it true.	Meeting Standard All of the supporting details are included and written neatly.	Approaching Standard Contains some details from the story. The details are included but may be messy and difficult to read.	Far Below Standard COntains no supporting details. or the details included do not support the main idea.
Style	Exceeding Standard Exceeds three paragraphs including introduction and conclusion.	Meeting Standard Has three parargaphs.	Approaching Standard Has two paragraphs.	Far Below Standard Has one paragraph.
Conclusion	Exceeding Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented and is full of voice.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS	Exceeding Standard Student clearly draws evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.	Meeting Standard Student draws evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.	Approaching Standard Student is approaching drawing evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.	Far Below Standard Student does not draw evidence from literary or informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.