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Compare/Contrast Essay 
Compare/Contrast Essay
Compare/Contrast essay scoring rubric: Compare and contrast the stories "The Monkey's Paw" and "Third Wish"
Rubric Code: ZX8686W
By kosha5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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150 points
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Good

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Fair

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Poor

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Outline

10pts
Excellent

Correctly typed outline per teacher's instructions
Good

Most correctly typed outline
Fair

Partial typed outline
Important parts missing
Poor

No outline
Introduction/Thesis Statement

20pts
Excellent

Very well developed introduction and thesis statement. They engage the reader and create interest. They cover both stories.
Good

Introduction and thesis statement create interest and are fairly well developed. The introduction needs more development.
Fair

Introduction and thesis statement introduce the stories for comparison or contrast, but they either do not give accurate and complete information
Poor

Introduction and/or thesis statement is missing. The introduction is confusing and does not make sense.
Overall Organization

Unity & Coherence
15pts
Excellent

The details are in a clear effective order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point. Both subjects are covered vividly and given about the same amount of space.
Good

The details are in a clear order and the writer sticks to one pattern. Both subjects are given roughly the same space.
Fair

The details are in a discernible order, but the writer does not stick to one pattern in the essay, or the details do not adequately support the author's controlling point.
Poor

No discernible organization. Details are either missing or not in any discernible order.
Body Paragraphs

Topic Sentences & Supporting Details
20pts
Excellent

Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast.
Good

Most of the paragraphs contain a topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement.
Details are clear and specific
Fair

At least one topic sentence is not clear nor does it relate to the thesis statement.
There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid
Poor

There are no apparent topic sentences for each paragraph.
Details are either wrong or lacking. No vivid sense language is used.
Conclusion

10pts
Excellent

The concluding paragraph effectively unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast. It contains an engaging and interesting point about the comparison or contrast of the subjects.
Good

The concluding paragraph unifies the essay around the subjects and the point used for comparison or contrast, but it is not very engaging or interesting.
Fair

The concluding paragraph makes a point about the subjects for comparison or contrast, but it does not unify or "wrap-up" the essay effectively.
Poor

There is no conclusion evident in the essay, or the conclusion is not related to the remainder of the essay.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

20pts
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and good word choice is used throughout the essay. Transitions are appropriate and add to the effectiveness of the essay.
Good

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate with fairly good use of transitions to guide the reader.
Fair

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better. While transitions are present they do not add to the overall effectiveness of the essay.
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine. Transitions are either missing or inappropriate.
Mechanics

15pts
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good

A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the essay can still be discerned.
Poor

Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Bibliography

10 points
Excellent

Correct bibliography
Good

Most correct bibliography
Fair

There are some mistakes with the bibliography
Poor

Bibliography is missing
Graphic Organizers

20 points
Excellent

Both graphic organizers are attached at the back and completed filled out
Good

Both graphic organizers are attached and mostly filled-out
Fair

Some information not filled-out and a graphic organizer is missing
Poor

No graphic organizers



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