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Compare Contrast Essay

Students will compare and contrast any two things to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay.

Rubric Code: YX8X9X7

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Subject: Vocational

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Compare Contrast Essay
	Far Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Exceeding Standard 4 pts
Introduction	Far Below Standard Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the similarities and differences logically.	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise topic, establishes the significance of the topic, and logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Similarities/Differences	Far Below Standard Does not use words to clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Approaching Standard Uses some examples and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Meeting Standard Uses specific examples from film and text Under 3 examples were used when comparing and contrasting, and/or there were not specific examples noted.	Exceeding Standard Uses specific examples from classmate's presentations. At least 4 examples were used comparing and contrasting.
Support/Modern Adaptations	Far Below Standard Does not support the topic and does not demonstrate any understanding of the modern adaptations.	Approaching Standard Supports the topic wtih clear reasons and relevant evidence and demonstrates an understanding of the modern adaptations	Meeting Standard Supports the topic with logical reasoning and relevant, specific evidenceand demonstrates an understanding of the modern adaptations.	Exceeding Standard Develops the topic thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence while pointing the reasons behind any or all modern adaptations.
Grammar/Proofreading	Far Below Standard Essay contains 10 or more grammatical errors. Obstructing the cohesiveness and overall understanding of the assignment.	Approaching Standard Essay contains 4-10 grammatical errors. that effect the cohesiveness of the essay.	Meeting Standard Essay contains less than 4 grammatical errors that do not obstruct the general understanding of the essay.	Exceeding Standard Essay contains minor or no grammatical errors and the paper flows well.
Conclusion	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Exceeding Standard Provides an organized, concluding paragraph that restates thesis and supports the topic presented.

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