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Compare/Contrast Essay with Citations 
Compare/Contrast Essay with Citations
Rubric Code: YX4WCW2
By princessbridedt
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric C/C Essay
  Excellent - 4

5 pts

Good - 3

4 pts

Fair - 2

3 pts

Poor - 1

2 pts

Introduction/Conclusion

Excellent - 4

The introduction includes a clear, connective, focused thesis statement.
Good - 3

The introduction includes a vague, somewhat connective thesis statement and may include the works that will be used to support it.
Fair - 2

The introduction a vague thesis statement that is not connective to the works used.
Poor - 1

The introduction does not include a thesis statement or the works that will be used to support it.
Compare/Contrasting points

Excellent - 4

There are at least (3) three clear comparing/contrasting examples between the two works in regard to the thesis.
Good - 3

There are at least (2) two clear comparing/contrasting examples between the two works in regard to the thesis.
Fair - 2

There is (1) one clear comparing/contrasting example between the two works in regard to the thesis.
Poor - 1

Student has not provided any compare/contrasting examples between the two works in regard to the thesis.
Essay Structure

Excellent - 4

Student has included an introduction, two clear body paragraphs, and a conclusion in the essay. There is cohesion in the essay and all the points make sense.
Good - 3

Essay reflects an introduction, two body paragraphs, and conclusion. Cohesion is mostly present throughout the essay.
Fair - 2

There are at least 2 paragraphs.
Poor - 1

There isn't any real form or format to this essay. .
Textual evidence

Excellent - 4

Evidence from text is used accurately and supports thesis points well.
Good - 3

Evidence is used, but may not completely support points in thesis
Fair - 2

Evidence is attempted, but it does not correspond to proving points in thesis.
Poor - 1

No evidence is given to support points in thesis; all is opinion of the write.
Conclusion

Excellent - 4

The conclusion clearly wraps up the essay and supports the thesis.
Good - 3

The conclusion vaguely wraps up the essay and supports the thesis.
Fair - 2

The conclusion is weak/incomplete.
Poor - 1

The conclusion is weak or nonexistent.
Grammar and punctuation

Excellent - 4

There are no (or very few) grammar or punctuation mistakes, and they do not take away from the overall essay.
Good - 3

There are one or two grammar or punctuation mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.
Fair - 2

There are a few grammar or punctuation mistakes, but they do not take away from the overall essay.
Poor - 1

Grammar or punctuation is poor and makes the essay difficult to understand



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