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Compare/Contrast Essay-Athens and Sparta

Compare/Contrast Essay

Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric.

Rubric Code: Z54AXX

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Criteria for Essay
	Level 4 4 pts	Level 3 3 pts	Level 2 2 pts	Level 1 1 pts
Introduction/Thesis Statement	Level 4 Well developed introduction and thesis statement. Consists of more than one sentence. They engage the reader and cover both subjects and the author's purpose.	Level 3 Introduction and thesis statement create some interest and are fairly well developed. They cover both subjects but not engaging. Consists of at least 2 sentences.	Level 2 Introduction and thesis statement introduce the subjects for comparison or contrast. May consist of only one sentence.	Level 1 Introduction and thesis statement do not introduce both subjects for comparison or contrast.
Overall Organization	Level 4 The details are in a clear effective order. Both subjects are covered. Transitions are very good.	Level 3 The details are in a clear order. Both subjects are covered and Good use of transitions to guide the reader.	Level 2 The details are in order. Transitions are present.	Level 1 No discernible organization. Details are missing. Few or no transitions.
2 Body Paragraphs	Level 4 Details are clear and sufficient for comparison or contrast. All information is included. Details clearly support comparison/contrast.	Level 3 Details are clear and specific. Almost all information is included.	Level 2 Details are not clear. Some information is missing.	Level 1 Details are lacking, or misplaced. Much information is missing.
Conclusion	Level 4 The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects. It paraphrases the thesis statement and is engaging.	Level 3 The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects. It is somewhat engaging.	Level 2 The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.	Level 1 There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Mechanics	Level 4 Very few errors in punctuation or grammar. No spelling errors.	Level 3 A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, but they do not detract.	Level 2 Errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization.	Level 1 Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization that detract from meaning and structure.