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IDEAS
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The thesis statement is clear and explains what will be compared and
contrasted.
• Relevant details
and examples support each key idea.
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The thesis statement is too broad or too narrow, but loosely explains what
will be compared and contrasted.
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Most key ideas are supported by details and examples.
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The thesis statement is vague and does not explain all of what will be
compared and contrasted.
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More details and examples are needed to support the key ideas.
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The thesis statement is missing.
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Details and examples are irrelevant or missing.
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ORGANIZATION
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The introduction is engaging and clearly presents the topic. (hook)
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The conclusion clearly summarizes all ideas.
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Transitional words and phrases clearly show how ideas connect.
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The organization is logical and follows a consistent pattern for
comparison-contrast writing.
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The introduction clearly presents the topic. (hook)
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The conclusion summarizes the ideas.
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A few more transitions are needed.
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The organization is logical, but has a few inconsistencies.
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The introduction vaguely presents the topic.
(weak hook)
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The conclusion summarizes some of the ideas.
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Many more transitions are needed.
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The organization shows some logic but does not follow a consistent pattern.
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The introduction does not clearly set up what the essay is about. (no hook)
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The essay lacks a conclusion.
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Few, if any, transitional words are used.
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The organization seems random; the reader often feels confused.
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SENTENCE FLUENCY
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Sentence beginnings, lengths, and structures vary throughout.
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Sentence beginnings, lengths, and structures vary somewhat.
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Sentence beginnings, lengths, and structures do not significantly vary, and
some fragments and run-on sentences are present.
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Repetitive sentence structure, fragments, and run-on sentences make the
writing difficult to follow.
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CONVENTIONS
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Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are generally correct.
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Grammar and usage are correct.
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Paragraphing tends to be correct and reinforces the organization.
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Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are sometimes incorrect.
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Grammar and usage do not distort meaning, but are not always correct.
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Paragraphing is attempted, but is not always sound.
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Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation are uneven.
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Grammar and usage errors distract from meaning.
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Paragraphing is irregular or too frequent.
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Common words are misspelled and almost all punctuation is missing or
incorrect.
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Grammar and usage mistakes are frequent and distort meaning.
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Paragraphing is missing.
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