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Compare and Contrast Essay 
Compare and Contrast Rubric
Rubric Code: Y988C2
By ccioffi
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Subject: (General)  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Level 4

4 pts

Level 3

3 pts

Level 2

2 pts

Level 1

1 pts

Introduction

Level 4

Introduction is interesting and grabs the reader's attention. Thesis statement states the main idea, is clear, and identifies 2 subjects.
Level 3

Introduction may not grab the reader's attention. Thesis statement states the main idea, is clear, and identifies 2 subjects.
Level 2

Introduction does not grabs the reader's attention or the thesis statement does not state the main idea and identify 2 subjects.
Level 1

There is no introductory paragraph.
Details

Level 4

Clearly shows similarities and differences. Uses 2 or 3 specific examples to illustrate the comparison for each similarity or difference.
Level 3

Shows similarities and differences. Uses 1 or 2 specific examples to illustrate the comparison for each similarity or difference.
Level 2

Does not show both similarities and differences. Uses 1 example to illustrate the comparison for each similarity or difference, or 2 examples that to not clearly illustrate the comparison.
Level 1

Does not illustrate the similarities and differences between 2 subjects.
Organization

Level 4

Uses one logical method of organization throughout essay: subject to subject or point-by-point structure. Each paragraph has a main idea and details.
Level 3

Uses one method of organization throughout essay but is not subject to subject or point-by-point structure. Each paragraph may not have a main idea and details.
Level 2

Does not use one logical method of organization throughout essay. paragraphs do not have a main idea and details.
Level 1

Lacks planning and organization
Communication (Audience)

Level 4

Uses precise language and vocabulary that is appropriate to the topic.
Level 3

Uses language and vocabulary that is mostly appropriate to the topic.
Level 2

Uses some vocabulary that is inappropriate to the topic.
Level 1

Uses vocabulary that is inappropriate or insufficient for the assignment.
Transitions

Level 4

Essay moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Uses a variety of compare and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
Level 3

Essay moves smoothly from one idea to the next. Little variety of compare and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
Level 2

Some transitions work well, but connections between other ideas are weak.
Level 1

Very few transitions or inappropriate transitions.
Sentence Structure

Level 4

All sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Level 3

Most sentences are well-constructed with varied structure.
Level 2

Some sentences are well-constructed and/or there is little variation.
Level 1

Many sentences are not well-constructed or varied.
Conclusion

Level 4

States a thoughtful or logical conclusion. Restates the main idea. One sentence about an important similarity and one sentence about an important difference.
Level 3

States a conclusion based on similarities and differences.
Level 2

Conclusion is evident but does not draw on any similarities or differences.
Level 1

No evidence of any conclusion or summary.
Mechanics

Level 4

No errors in grammar including subject-verb agreement and verb tenses, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that distract the reader from the content.
Level 3

Very few errors (2-3) in grammar including subject-verb agreement and verb tenses, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that distract the reader from the content.
Level 2

Several errors (4-5) in grammar including subject-verb agreement and verb tenses, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that distract the reader from the content.
Level 1

Many errors in grammar including subject-verb agreement and verb tenses, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization that distract the reader from the content.
Essay Format

Level 4

At least four indented paragraphs, proper heading, correct margins, double-spaced, etc.
Level 3

1 or 2 errors in essay format .
Level 2

3 or 4 errors in essay format.
Level 1

Many errors in essay format.



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