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Compare and Contrast Essay 
Compare and Contrast Essay
For compare and contrast essays using social studies content standards.
Rubric Code: Y2WB56B
By pjduer
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric 5 Paragraph Compare and Contrast Essay
Medieval Identity Comparison Research
Who has it better: you or your medieval identity?
  Below Basic

2 pts

Basic

4 pts

Proficient

6 pts

Advanced

8 pts

Introduction

Expanding Sentences:
Introduce the comparison question.
Introduce the first option.
Introduce the second option.
Introduce body sections: In one sentence,
introduce the three body sections.
Below Basic

Introduction omits the thesis statement and uses details that should be reserved for the body paragraphs.
Basic

Introduction attempts a thesis statement but it is weak or confusing. No body details are used.
Proficient

Introduction contains a basic thesis that sets up the purpose of the paper; attempt to begin paragraph with a hook; no body details in introduction.
Advanced

Uses a strong, clear thesis. Introduction also includes an appropriate, well written hook. No body details are in the introduction.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentence: Introduce the features of this point of comparison. Evidence and Examples: Describe the
features of this point of comparison for Option 1
However / In Comparison / On the other hand: Describe the features of this point of comparison for Option 2. Sub Conclusion: Clearly / It is obvious that/ Plainly, / State which is the winner out of
Option 1 and 2 (a draw is okay!)
Below Basic

Paragraph does not compare or contrast Housing And Living Conditions, or is missing.
Basic

Paragraph discusses only one similarity or difference regarding Housing And Living Conditions.
Proficient

Paragraph discusses two similarities or differences regarding Housing And Living Conditions.
Advanced

Paragraph discusses 3 main points of similarities and differences regarding Housing And Living Conditions; points are clearly identified and expanded on.
Body Paragraph 2

Topic Sentence: Introduce the features of
this point of comparison.
Evidence and Examples: Describe the
features of this point of comparison for
Option 1
However / In Comparison / On the other
hand: Describe the features of this point of
comparison for Option 2.
Sub Conclusion: Clearly / It is obvious that
/ Plainly, / State which is the winner out of
Option 1 and 2 (a draw is okay!)
Below Basic

Paragraph does not compare or contrast Food, or is missing.
Basic

Paragraph discusses only one similarity or difference regarding FOOD.
Proficient

Paragraph discusses two similarities or differences regarding FOOD.
Advanced

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

Topic Sentence: Introduce the features of
this point of comparison. Evidence and Examples: Describe the
features of this point of comparison for
Option 1 However / In Comparison / On the other
hand: Describe the features of this point of
comparison for Option 2.
Sub Conclusion: Clearly / It is obvious that
/ Plainly, / State which is the winner out of
Option 1 and 2 (a draw is okay!)
Below Basic

Paragraph does not compare or contrast Occupation / Job / Responsibilities / Free time, or is missing.
Basic

Paragraph discusses only one similarity or difference regarding Occupation / Job / Responsibilities / Free time.
Proficient

Paragraph discusses two similarities or differences regarding Occupation / Job / Responsibilities / Free time.
Advanced

Paragraph discusses 3 main points of similarities and differences regarding Occupation / Job / Responsibilities / Free time; points are clearly identified and expanded on.
Conclusion

Topic Sentence: Restate the comparison question; state your overall conclusion: is it a win or draw? Expanding Sentences: This is demonstrated by / This is clear because Summarize the three sub conclusions. Wrap up sentence: One last sentence to finish it up!
Below Basic

Essay ends abruptly or conclusion lacks restatement of thesis.
Basic

Conclusion repeats the same thesis statement from 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.
Organization

Below Basic

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

Some sections are organized, but information is just listed. Few transition sentences.
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.
Word choice

Below Basic

Words are inappropriate or do not fit the essay.
Basic

Few appropriate words are used and it is difficult to identify points of comparison and contrast.
Proficient

Some appropriate words are used to help identify points of comparison and contrast.
Advanced

Well chosen words and phrases clearly show comparison and contrast.
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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