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DOL F07 Comparison/Contrast Essay

Comparison/Contrast assignment for DOL

Rubric Code: ZB4B25

By kshroyer

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

DOL Comparison/Contrast Essay
	Excellent (N/A)	Good (N/A)	Needs Attention (N/A)
CONTENT	Excellent Essay responds completely to assignment; presents clear thesis/ argument and supports it with concrete, substantial and consistently pertinent references and examples from both pieces	Good Writing addresses assignment; presents thesis/argument and supports it with solid and relevant examples and details; addresses comparisons and contrasts between both pieces	Needs Attention Writing may not address assigned topic; thesis/ argument not apparent or too confusing, trivial or vague; supporting details and examples repetitious, irrelevant, or vague
ORGANIZATION	Excellent Development of thesis/argument progresses logically, clearly, and smoothly; sentences and paragraphs are coherent, unified, and stylistically effective; transitions and flow of argument are explicit and smooth	Good Development of thesis/argument is fairly logical and coherent; sentences and paragraphs are understandable; transitions and flow of argument are apparent	Needs Attention Development of thesis/argument illogical or random; sentences and paragraphs lack coherence or unity; transitions unclear
GRAMMAR, USAGE, MECHANICS	Excellent Sentences and paragraphs skillfully and stylistically constructed; standard grammar. punctuation, usage and spelling flawlessly demonstrated	Good Sentences complete; paragraphs logical; standard grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling generally demonstrated	Needs Attention Sentences and paragraphs generally complete; standard grammar, punctuation, usage and spelling somewhat demonstrated
WRITING PROCESS	Excellent Preliminary drafts completed and submitted for comments; clear evidence of revision process, making use of feedback and incorporating suggestions; final product polished and complete	Good Preliminary drafts completed and submitted for comments; some evidence of feedback being used to undergo revision process	Needs Attention Minimal (or no)evidence of preliminary draft(s) undergoing significant revisions and incorporating feedback
Grade	Excellent A - B	Good C - B	Needs Attention C - D