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Compare/Contrast Paragraph 
Compare/Contrast Paragraph
Compare/Contrast Paragraph scoring rubric that would work well with Special Education students. It breaks down what is needed in a Compare/Contrast Paragraph and also includes the other requirements for sound writing.
Rubric Code: K239599
By Demumar
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Minimal

1 pts

Basic

2 pts

Profiecient

3 pts

Advanced

4 pts

Topic Sentence

Minimal

The topic sentence does not introduce a subject for comparison or contrast, or it may not be a complete sentence.
Basic

Topic sentence introduces the subject for comparison or contrast, but it either does not give accurate and complete information, or it does not emphasize the writer's point for the comparison or contrast.
Profiecient

Writer has a clear beginning. Topic sentence creates interest and is fairly well developed. But while it covers the subject,
it is not very engaging.
Advanced

Very well developed topic sentence. It engages the reader and creates interest. It covers the writer's point for the comparison or the contrast.
Supporting Details

Minimal

Details are either wrong or lacking. The details do not fit the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Basic

There are details, but they are not clear, specific, and vivid.
Profiecient

Details are clear and specific, but they do not vividly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Advanced

Details in the paragraph are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the writer's point for the comparison/contrast.
Conclusion Statement

Minimal

There is no apparent concluding statement or point made about the comparison or contrast.
Basic

The concluding statement relates somewhat of a conclusion to the comparison/contrast, but it does little to unify the paragraph around the details of the comparison/contrast.
Profiecient

The concluding statement effectively unifies the paragraph, but it does not make a point about the comparison or contrast.
Advanced

The concluding statement is the last sentence of the paragraph. It is a clear statement that repeats key words from the topic sentence and makes a clear point about what is being compared or contrasted.
Organization/Structure

Minimal

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

The details are in a discernible order, but the author does not stick to one pattern in the paragraph.
Profiecient

Most of the details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern.
Advanced

The details are in a clear order and the author sticks to one pattern: subject-by-subject or point-by point.
Transition Words

Minimal

No transition words are present.
Basic

There are no transition words or the words are not used properly.
Profiecient

There are only 1 or 2 transition words present.
Advanced

There are 3 or more appropriate transition words present.
Style: sentence flow, tone, and

Minimal

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone and purpose is inconsistent and difficult to determine.
Basic

Writing is clear, but sentences may lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, could be better.
Profiecient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
Advanced

Writing is smooth, skillfull, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the paragraph. .
Grammar and Spelling

Minimal

Distracting and more than 5 errors in grammar and spelling
Basic

4-5 errors in grammar and spelling that while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Profiecient

2-3 errors in grammar and spelling but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the paragraph.
Advanced

No more than one error in grammar and spelling.
Capitalization and Punctuation

Minimal

Writer made more than 5 errors in capitalization and punctuation
Basic

Writer makes 4-5 errors in capitalization and punctuation
Profiecient

Writer makes 2-3 errors in capitalization and punctuation
Advanced

No more than one error in capitalization and punctuation.



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