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Compare Contrast Essay Compare Contrast Essay Students will compare and contrast any two things to explore the elements of a compare and contrast essay. Rubric Code: TX3265B By copperqwn Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Vocational Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Compare Contrast Essay
	Far Below Standard 1 pts	Approaching Standard 2 pts	Meeting Standard 3 pts	Exceeding Standard 4 pts
Introduction	Far Below Standard Introduces the topic but does so in an incoherent way.	Approaching Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the reasons and evidence.	Meeting Standard Introduces the topic that is being compared and contrasted and organizes the similarities and differences logically.	Exceeding Standard Introduces a precise topic, establishes the significance of the topic, and logically sequences claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Support	Far Below Standard Does not support the topic and does not demonstrate any understanding of the topic.	Approaching Standard Supports the topic wtih clear reasons and relevant evidence and demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Meeting Standard Supports the topic with logical reasoning and relevant, specific evidenceand demonstrates an understanding of the topic.	Exceeding Standard Develops the topic thoroughly, supplying the most relevant evidence while pointing out the strengths and limitations.
Student comparison	Far Below Standard Does not use words to clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Approaching Standard Uses some examples and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among what is being compared and contrasted.	Meeting Standard Uses specific examples from classmate's presentations. Under 3 students were used when comparing and contrasting, and/or there were not specific examples noted.	Exceeding Standard Uses specific examples from classmate's presentations. At least 3 students were used when comparing and contrasting.
Conclusion	Far Below Standard Does not provide a concluding statement or section.	Approaching Standard Provides a concluding statement or section, but it does not follow or support the topic presented.	Meeting Standard Provides a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the topic presented.	Exceeding Standard Provides an organized, concluding paragraph that restates thesis and supports the topic presented.