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Compare and Contrast Essay 
Compare and Contrast Essay
For compare and contrast essays using 2 ELA Nonfiction Texts
Rubric Code: Y223W5B
By aleahcampbell
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Below Basic

4 pts

Basic

6 pts

Proficient

8 pts

Advanced

10 pts

Introduction

Below Basic

Has no hook. Background information missing. Uses details that should be reserved for the body paragraphs.
Basic

Introduction attempts a hook. Background information is introduced, but it is weak or confusing. No body details are used.
Proficient

Has a hook. No body details are in the introduction. Background information is clear and helpful for a reader. It is somewhat clear that the purpose of the paper is to compare two texts.
Advanced

Has an appropriate, well written hook. No body details are in the introduction. Background information is clear and helpful for a reader. Purpose of the paper is clearly to compare two texts.
Body Paragraphs

Below Basic

Paragraph does not compare or contrast the texts, or is missing.
Basic

Paragraph discusses only one similarity or difference.
OR
Paragraph goes off topic and begins listing evidence that does not match original claim.
Proficient

Paragraph discusses two similarities or differences. Paragraph stays on topic.
Advanced

Paragraph discusses 3 main points of similarities and differences; points are clearly identified and expanded on.
Conclusion

Below Basic

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of topics.
Basic

Conclusion repeats the same information in words that are too similar to the introduction
Proficient

Conclusion restates but does not expand on the main idea.
Advanced

Conclusion clearly restates and expands on the main idea. Leaves reader with a good impression. Gives reader something to think about.
Organization

Below Basic

Essay is disorganized with no clear order. No transition sentences
Basic

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Transitions are awkward.
Proficient

Organization generally follows a pattern that is similar in each paragraph. Some attempt at not just listing information. Some transition sentences.
Advanced

Organization is clear and logical; follows an organizational method; points are fully explained. Effective transition sentences.
Details and Examples

Below Basic

Details and examples are missing.
Basic

General statements unsupported, some details and examples are incorrect.
Proficient

Details and examples support most of the statements.
Advanced

Appropriate details and examples support every statement.
Mechanics

Below Basic

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are confusing, more than 10 errors.
Basic

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 7 - 10 errors.
Proficient

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 4 - 7 errors.
Advanced

Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization contains 0 - 3 error.





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