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Compare and Contrast - 6th Grade 
Persuasive - 6th Grade
Five Paragraph Essay
Rubric Code: NAX227
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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Introduction

10 Points
Below Standard

Introduction does not include a hook and does not include a thesis statement. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard

Introduction has an ineffective hook, or it has an unclear thesis statement. (3-5 Points)
Proficient

Introduction has a hook and a clear thesis statement. (6-8 Points)
Advanced

Introduction includes an attention-grabbing hook and a clear thesis statement, which introduces a topic. (9-10 Points)
Score
Body Paragraphs

20 Points
Below Standard

Includes only one or no main idea paragraphs. Does not use transitions. (0-5 Points)
Close to Standard

Includes two main idea paragraphs. Uses some transitions. (6-10 Points)
Proficient

Includes three main idea paragraphs, but does not use transitions in each paragraph. (11-15 Points)
Advanced

Transitions are used to move between three main idea paragraphs. (16-20 Points)
Score
Supporting Details

10 Points
Below Standard

Includes only one or no supporting details for each main idea. Details are not descriptive or clear. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard

Includes one or two supporting details for each main idea. Details are vague. (3-5 Points)
Proficient

Includes two supporting details that are specific for each main idea. (6-8 Points)
Advanced

Includes two or more supporting details for each main idea. Details use specific examples and description. (9-10 Points)
Score
Essay Structure

20 Points
Below Standard

Essay does not introduce two topics that are different from each other.
(0-5 Points)
Close to Standard

Essay introduces two topics that are different, but may state an opinion or may not be in the third person.
(6-10 Points)
Proficient

Essay introduces two things that are different. The writer explains their differences, but does not state his/her opinion. Essay is not written in the third person. (11-15 Points)
Advanced

Essay introduces two things that are different. The writer uses body paragraph one to explain topic one, body paragraph two to explain topic two, and discusses their similarities in paragraph four. The conclusion recaps the essay.(16-20 Points)
Score
Conclusion

10 Points
Below Standard

No conclusion is apparent in the essay. (0-2 Points)
Close to Standard

Conclusion does not summarize or restate thesis. (3-5 Points)
Proficient

Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points. (6-8 Points)
Advanced

Conclusion is clear and summarizes supporting points. It restates the thesis in a new way. (9-10 Points)
Score
Mechanics

parts of speech, punctuation, spelling

5 Points
Below Standard

There are more than 10 errors involving parts of speech, punctuation or spelling. (0-1 Points)
Close to Standard

There are multiple errors (7-10) in the essay. Many detract from the flow and meaning. (2-3 Points)
Proficient

Minimal errors are found (3-6). They do not detract from the general flow of the essay. (4 Points)
Advanced

Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal (0-2) and not distracting.
(5 Points)
Score
Sentence Fluency

5 Points
Below Standard

Most sentences are the same length and style. There are fragments and/or run-ons. (0-1 Points)
Close to Standard

There are several sentence fragments or run-ons. Word choice is limited or words are used incorrectly. (2-3 Points)
Proficient

There is some variety in sentence length and complexity. Uses some descriptive language. (4 Points)
Advanced

Sentences vary in length, complexity, and type. Words are descriptive and offer clarity. (5 Points)
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