Compare and Contrast Rubric

Criteria
Purpose
&Supporting
Details

Organization

Support

Conclusion

Uses Basis
Writing
Conventions

The paper
compares and
contrasts items
clearly. The paper
points to specific
examples to
illustrate the
comparison. The
paper includes
only the
information
relevant to the
comparison.
Well-developed
essay with a clear
and logical format.

The paper
compares and
contrasts items
clearly, but the
supporting
information is
general. The paper
includes only the
information
relevant to the
comparison.

The paper
compares and
contrasts items
clearly, but the
supporting
information is
incomplete. The
paper may include
information that is
not relevant to the
comparison.

The paper
compares or
contrasts, but
does not include
both. There is no
supporting
information or
support is
incomplete.

Generally well
organized with a
clear and
logical format.
Includes at least
2 examples or
reasons for each
similarity or
difference.

Some evidence of
planning and
organization.

Lacks little
planning and
organization.

Includes at least 1
example or reason
but some
information maybe
incorrect.

Provides little if
any support for
each similarity or
difference.

States a
conclusion based
on similarities and
differences.

Conclusion is
evident but does
not draw on any
similarities or
differences.

Little evidence of
any conclusion or
summary.

Contains several
errors in
punctuation,
spelling or
grammar that do

Contains many
errors in
punctuation,
spelling and/or
grammar

Contains many
errors in
punctuation,
spelling and/or
grammar

Includes 3 or more
Well-developed
examples or
reasons for each
similarity or
difference.
States a
thoughtful or
logical conclusion
based on
similarities and
differences.
Contains few, if
any spelling,
punctuation or
grammatical
errors.

Compare and Contrast Rubric

Uses
Vocabulary
Terms

Includes all 10
vocabulary terms

not interfere with

meaning.
Contains 7-9
vocabulary terms

that interfere with

meaning.
Contains 6-8
vocabulary terms

that make the

piece illegible.
Contains 5-7
vocabulary terms

Analytic scoring guide: Students will compare and contrast a country of choice to that of the United State of America.