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Comparison Essay

Compare "The Outsiders" and "On The Sidewalk Bleeding"

Rubric Code: Z75274

By rcarinci

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8

Comparison Essay
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Character comparison	4 Characters from both texts are compared with at least 3 supportive details to show the comparison. Details that are used are taken right from the text and supported with points from the novels.	3 Characters from the texts are compared with at least 2 supportive details to show the comparison. Details used are correct and supported properly.	2 Characters from the texts are compared with at least 1 support detail. Some details make sense and come from the text while others are unclear and support is not shown.	1 The characters were not compared properly and the details from the text do not support what is being asked.
Common Conflict	4 Writer shows at least one conflict the characters from both novels have in common. The conflict is supported with important details from both texts.	3 Writer shows one conflict that the characters from both texts have in common. The conflict is supported with some details from the texts.	2 Writer shows a conflict the characters have in common from the novels but does not support the conflict with appropriate ideas from each text.	1 Writer does not show a conflict the characters have in common and/or does not support the conflict with details from both texts. Ideas are very unclear.
Common Theme	4 Writer shows at least one common theme from both novels. The theme is elaborated on and supported with details from the texts.	3 Writer shows one common theme from both novels. The theme is supported with basic ideas from the texts.	2 Writer attemps to show a common theme from the novels. Writer is unclear on how this theme relates to both texts, but attempts to support it with accurate details.	1 Writer is unclear of a common theme from the texts and the details used are very unclear.
Writing Mechanics	4 Sentences begin with capital letters and end with the appropriate punctuation. Grammar is used properly in each sentence. Complete sentences are used throughout the writing piece and paragraphs are formed appropriately and writing flows smoothly throughout.	3 Most sentences begin with capital letters and end with the appropriate punctuation. There are some incomplete sentences used. Paragraphs are mainly formed appropriately and writing flows smoothly.	2 There are many errors with the use of appropriate punctuation, capital letters, and grammar. Sentences and paragraphs do not flow smoothly and are sometimes unclear.	1 There are several errors with the use of punctuation, capital letters, and grammar. Paragraphs and sentences are incomplete throughout most of the writing piece.