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Compare and Contrast Essay
Compare and Contrast Essay
Rubric Code:
U23X498
By
goldfish441
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Subject:
History
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Compare/Contrast Essay
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
0 pts
Capitalization and Indentation
4
All sentences begin with a capital letter and all paragraphs are indented. There are no line spaces between paragraphs.
3
Most sentences begin with a capital letter and all paragraphs are indented. There are no line spaces between paragraphs.
2
Some sentences start with a capital letter and all paragraphs are indented. There are no line spaces between paragraphs.
0
Many sentences do not start with a capital letter.
Paragraphs are not indented. There are line spaces between paragraphs.
Punctuation
4
All sentences have the correct punctuation marks.
3
Most sentences have the correct punctuation.
2
Some of the sentences have the correct punctuation.
0
Many sentences do not have the correct punctuation.
Sentence Structure
4
Sentences are of an appropriate length, make sense, and have interesting variations in structure.
3
Sentences are of an appropriate length, mostly make sense, and some vary in structure.
2
Sentences are short and mostly make sense, but are mostly the same.
0
Essay contains many errors which are distracting to the reader.
Evidence
4
Includes at least two pieces of evidence per paragraph.
An explanation is well constructed and shows students a deep understanding of the reading.
Evidence is cited correctly within the student's writing.
3
Includes two pieces of evidence. Evidence is not explained. The evidence helps develop the argument scholars are attempting to make.
Evidence is cited occasionally; however, some may be done incorrectly.
2
Evidence is included. At least one piece is used but it is not explained. Evidence does not develop the argument scholars are attempting to make.
Evidence is not cited throughout the essay.
0
No evidence or explanation is provided.
Comparison Points
4
There are three or more clear comparison examples between the three Revolutions.
3
There are three comparison examples between the three Revolutions.
2
There is fewer than three comparison examples between the three Revolutions.
0
Student has not provided appropriate comparison examples between the three Revolutions.
Contrasting Points
4
There are three or more clear contrasting examples between the three Revolutions.
3
There are three contrasting examples between the three Revolutions.
2
There is fewer than three contrasting examples between the three Revolutions.
0
Student has not provided any contrasting examples between the Revolutions items.
Essay Structure
4
There are 5 paragraphs in total. The conclusion paragraph that clearly summarizes the essay using DIFFERENT wording than the introduction.
3
There are at least 3 paragraphs. The essay mostly flows and makes sense.
2
There are 2 paragraphs: one that compares and one that contrasts.
0
There isn't any real form or format to this essay.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Essay
Subjects:
English
History
Types:
Writing
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