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Comparison/Contrast Essay
5 Paragraph Essay
Your essay should be typed and in MLA format.
Rubric Code:
J2348A3
By
gp3745
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Compare/Contrast Essay
Excellent
2 pts
Basic
1 pts
Needs Improvement
0 pts
Introduction & Conclusion
Excellent
INTRODUCTION: This paragraph starts with a strong hook. Opening statement(s) is clearly the point that will be proven within the essay. Thoughtful transition between the hook to the thesis.
CONCLUSION: Does an excellent job of restating thesis/main ideas. The paragraph is a thorough summary of the points made within the essay. Paragraph has a strong conclusion sentence.
Basic
INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook are somewhat effective. Transition between the two.
CONCLUSION: Thesis or main ideas are restated. The paragraph is a basic summary of the points made within the essay. Conclusion sentence is okay.
Needs Improvement
INTRODUCTION: Thesis statement and/or hook is not very clear or effective.
CONCLUSION: Thesis or main idea(s) missing. The paragraph is not a good summary of the points made within the essay. Conclusion sentence weak.
Body Paragraphs
Excellent
Each paragraph has a well-thought-out topic sentence that supports the thesis and contains the main idea of the paragraph. Other sentences in the paragraph support the topic sentence with detail. Good transition between paragraphs
Basic
Each paragraph has a topic sentence but some are too general or do not relate to the thesis. The rest of the sentences provide some support of the topic sentence. Attempt at transition between paragraphs
Needs Improvement
Paragraphs do not have thoughtful transitions and/or do not relate to the thesis. Little support provided for the topic sentence.
Content
Excellent
Depth: Essay discusses more than 3 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Appropriate details and examples support each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - at least 1000 words; other classes at least 750 words
Basic
Depth: Essay discusses 2 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Details and examples provide minimal support each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - at least 750 words; other classes at least 500 words
Needs Improvement
Depth: Essay discusses fewer than 2 similarities and/or differences
Details & Examples: Details and examples provide little or no support for each similarity or difference
Length: ENG99 - less than 750 words; other classes - less than 500 words
English Conventions
Excellent
Sentence structures vary, grammar is perfect, varied vocabulary is used, and excellent transitions are used. Perfect spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
Basic
Some problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Some spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.
Needs Improvement
Many problems with sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary variation, and transitions. Many spelling, capitalization and punctuation mistakes.
Pre-Writing & MLA Formatting
Excellent
Written evidence of thorough Pre-writing
No mistakes in MLA Formatting
Basic
Basic Pre-writing done but only outline or one other strategy
Few mistakes in MLA Formatting
Needs Improvement
Limited or no pre-writing done
Many mistakes in MLA Formatting
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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