Compare / Contrast Essay Rubric
SEKOLAH MAKARIOS
Category Exceeds Expectations
A (5 Marks)
The introduction includes
transitions to the thesis
statement. The thesis
statement names the topic,
and Thesis Sentence
is logically placed within the
paragraph and outlines the
main points to be discussed.
Introduction
Thesis Statement contains
all 3 elements:qualifications,
purpose and position.
Each of the body paragraphs
includes a creative and well-
written topic sentence,
effectively constructed
sentences with supporting
And Organization
details, and smooth
transitions. The essay uses a
Paragraphs
pattern of organization
appropriate for
Body
compare/contrast
writing.
The paragraphs include all
of the necessary points that
support the position
Balance/Ideas
statement. The ideas are
presented in a balanced and
coherent way. Each topic is
balanced throughout the
essay.
The conclusion is strong
Conclusion
and leaves the reader solidly
understanding the writer's
position. There is an
effective restatement of the
Thesis Statement.
Author makes virtually no
Conventions
errors in grammar, spelling
or punctuation that distract
the reader from the content.
Perfectly developed MLA
format with cover and
MLA
works cited
pages.
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Meets Expectations
B (4 Marks)
The introduction includes
transitions to the thesis
statement, and is mostly
effective. The thesis
statement names the topic,
but may not address all points
of the paper. Thesis
Statement contains all 3
elements: qualifications,
purpose and position.
Each of the body paragraphs
includes a well-written topic
sentence, sentences with
supporting details, and
transitions.
The paragraphs include the
some of the necessary points
that support the position
statement, as outlined in the
rough draft. One side is not
represented more than the
other.
The conclusion is
recognizable and is smooth
to read. The author's
Thesis Statement is
restated.
Author makes few errors in
grammar, spelling or
punctuation that distract the
reader from the content.
Well- developed MLA
format with cover and
works cited pages.
Below Expectations Far Below Expectations Score
C (3 Marks) D (0-2 Marks)
The introduction is The introduction is not
somewhat effective. The effective or is not included.
thesis statement outlines The thesis statement does
some or all of the main not name the topic and
points to does not preview what
be discussed. Thesis will be discussed. Thesis
Statement contains all 3 Statement may not contain
elements: qualifications, all 3 elements:
purpose and position. qualifications, purpose and
position.
Each of the body paragraphs Some or all of the body
includes a topic sentence paragraphs lack topic
and supporting sentences, sentences. The
but is not a smooth read and organization of some or
often lacks transitions. all of the body paragraphs
make for a difficult read
because of poor sentence
structure or lack of
transitions.
The paragraphs The paragraphs
include few of the include few to none of
necessary points that the necessary points
support the position that support the
statement, as position statement, as
outlined in the rough outlined in the rough
draft. One side may draft. One side is
be represented represented more than
somewhat more than the the other.
other.
The conclusion is The thesis is not
recognizable. The restated or is found in
author's Thesis the same wording as the
Statement is introduction. The essay is
restated within the not summed up.
closing paragraph.
Author makes some Author makes
errors in grammar, excessive errors in
spelling or grammar, spelling or
punctuation that punctuation that
distract the reader distract the reader
from the content. from the content.
Well- developed MLA Poorly developed MLA
format with cover and format with cover and
works cited pages works cited pages with
with some minimal some minimal errors.
errors.