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Comparative Analysis 
Compare/Contrast Essay "TDaTW" TDaDW"
Comparative Analysis for The Crucible
Rubric Code: XX74BCX
By nathanejeffers
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Thesis Statement (10 Points)

Excellent

The thesis statement effectively summarizes the main argument of the paper and provides a clear idea and direction of the paper.
Good

The thesis statement gives a general idea and direction for the paper, but is lacking detail.
Fair

The thesis statement is not well written and is difficult to follow.
Poor

The thesis statement is sloppy and does not help structure the paper.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Organization (10 points)

Excellent

The essay is well organized and thought out. It includes an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Good

The essay is organized but the paragraphs do not smoothly flow from one supporting detail point to another. In fact, some points may intertwine together. The final draft includes the rough draft and the brainstorming/outline.
Fair

The essay is not very well organized. The essay does not follow the pro/con or compare/contrast outline provided in class. The paper includes the brainstorming/outline or the rough draft, but not both.
Poor

The essay does not follow the organization of the outline. The final draft does not include the brainstorming/outline or the rough draft. The outline does not flow from paragraph to paragraph which makes it difficult to read.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Sent. Flow/Word Choice (10 Points)

Excellent

The essay includes strong word choice and sentence fluency. Each sentence is descriptive and detailed.
Good

The essay has good sentence fluency and word choice. However, it uses "things" and "stuff" once or twice in the paper.
Fair

The essay uses an elementary vocabulary and the sentences are very simple. The paper often uses "things", "stuff", "cool" as well as the inappropriate use of the transitional word "so".
Poor

The essay does not have strong word choice or sentence fluency. Each sentence is extremely short with non-descriptive words.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Spelling/Capital. (5 points each)

Excellent

There are no spelling errors.

There are no capitalization errors.
Good

There are 1-5 spelling errors.

There are 1-5 capitalization errors.
Fair

There are 6-10 spelling errors.

There are 6-10 capitalization errors.
Poor

There are more than 10 spelling errors.

There are more than 10 capitalization error
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Title Page (5 points)

Excellent

The paper includes a separate title page with the following items: Title of paper, Name, Date, and Class Period.
Good

Title page is missing one of the needed items.
Fair

Title page is missing two of the needed items.
Poor

Title page is missing three of the needed items.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Format (5 points)

Excellent

The paper is set up in the proper format including 12 point font, Times New Roman Font, page numbers in the top right corner.
Good

Paper is missing one of the proper formatting items.
Fair

Paper is missing two of the proper formatting items.
Poor

Paper is not formatted correctly.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Introduction (10 points)

Excellent

Introduction begins with a hook sentence and introduces the main topic of the paper introduces specific points of comparison of the paper. Includes a thesis statement.
Good

Introduction includes main topics of paper, but does not discusses specific points of comparison. Includes a Thesis statement.
Fair

Introduction has somewhat of a hook, but is overall confusing. Thesis statement is confusing and unclear.
Poor

Introduction does not begin with a hook sentence and does not introduce the main points of the paper. There is no clear thesis statement.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Body Paragraphs (10 Points Each)

Excellent

Each body paragraph discusses one scene/aspect of the play/film and provides supporting evidence and analysis. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.
Good

Each body paragraph discusses one scene/aspect. There is not much supporting evidence or analysis. Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence.
Fair

Body paragraphs have some direction, but are somewhat confusing.
Poor

Body paragraphs are not focused and do not discuss one single aspect of comparison.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.
Conclusion (10 Points)

Excellent

Conclusion provides an excellent summary and final analysis of the main points of the paper.
Good

Conclusion provides a brief summary. There is some analysis of the main points.
Fair

Conclusion somewhat summarizes paper, but is overall confusing. There little analysis of the main points of the paper.
Poor

Conclusion does not summarize paper and there is not a final analysis of the main points of the paper.
No Attempt

Student made no attempt.




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