Rubric for Comparison/Contrast Essay

9,8

Few mechanics, usage, and grammar errors

Excellent transitions (paragraph hooks)

Thesis statement clear and placed at end of introductory paragraph

Three strong body paragraphs with many examples in each

Conclusion with many author ideas of best features of home page

All sentences complete (no fragments or run-ons)

Varied sentence structure

Excellent use of vocabulary, showing knowledge of home page construction

6,7

Some mechanics, usage, and grammar errors

Transitions (paragraph hooks) used

Thesis statement at end of introductory paragraph

Three body paragraphs with examples in each

Conclusion with some author ideas of best features of home page

Most sentences complete

Some sentence variety

Use of words shows knowledge of home page construction

4,5

Many mechanics, usage, and grammar errors

Transitions (paragraph hooks) not always evident

Thesis statement needs work to clarify subject

Three body paragraphs, but need more examples

Conclusion needs more ideas

Some sentence fragments and/or run-ons

Little sentence variety

Vocabulary lacks knowledge of home page construction

2,3

Too many mechanics, usage, and grammar errors

Transitions (paragraph hooks) lacking

Thesis statement lacks focus

Fewer than three body paragraphs

Conclusion lacking original ideas

Many sentence fragments and/or run-ons

No sentence variety

Limited vocabulary


***Paper must be double spaced and include title page for full credit