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Comparison Essay-- Short Stories 
Comparison Essay-- Short Stories
Guidelines for scoring a comparison and contrast essay, using literary techniques to connect a theme through three short stories.
Rubric Code: YX8XX66
By chrissandifer
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Comparison Essay
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Fair

5 pts

Poor

2 pts

Comparison

Are sufficient examples of a theme provided and compared to 3 short stories and are they appropriate for the paper?
Excellent

All points of comparison are: *useful and sufficient *consistently developed, and supported by literary elements.
Good

Most points of comparison are useful and sufficient, are supported by literary elements, and are mostly developed.
Fair

Some points of comparison are useful and sufficient, are somewhat developed, and may not be supported by literary elements.
Poor

Points of comparison are not useful or sufficient, they are inconsistently developed, and are not supported by literary elements.
Connections

Is the theme being compared and supported by literary elements developed logically and connected from one story to another?
Excellent

Chosen theme is: *logically connected to each body paragraph
* presented in a clear and appropriate manner.
Good

Connections are present and logical but could be more convincing; do not qualify as excellent.
Fair

Some connection between the compared theme is shown, but it is not sufficient.
Poor

The theme being compared is not logically connected to each story.
Logical Order

Is the pattern of development appropriate for the writer's purpose and the readers' needs?
Excellent

The essay is:
*in a logical order appropriate to the writer's purpose and readers' needs
*ordered point-by-point or subject-by-subject.
* based on the compared theme
Good

Most of the essay is presented in a logical order, and reader has little trouble following the comparison.
Fair

The writer attempts to develop the essay in a logical order, but some of the essay may be presented in an order the reader may find confusing.
Poor

The paragraphs within the essay and the essay as a whole are developed in a logical order.
Transitions

Are transitions provided where needed but not overused?
Excellent

Transitions are: *present and effectively direct readers from point to point.
* exhibit sophisti-cation on the part of the writer.
Good

Transitions are present and direct readers from point to point, though not to the level of excellence. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Fair

Transitions are present but do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next. They may be basic and/or confusing.
Poor

Transitions are not present or do not effectively direct readers from one example to the next.
Grammar and Mechanics

Does paper indicate that writer has control of the rules of grammar and mechanics?
Excellent

Essay contains one or two errors.
Good

Essay contains more than two errors, but they are not distracting to the reader.
Fair

Essay contains several errors, which obstruct the flow of reading.
Poor

Essay contains many errors, some of which are distracting to the reader.




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