Essay 2 (Compare and Contrast) Grading Criteria Rubric

Controlling Idea Evidence
Above Text presents a revelatory
Average controlling idea that
3 guides the text, supported
with the use of relevant
sub-claims that further
the author’s purpose/
intended meaning of the
text.
Average Text presents a controlling
2 idea, though it may not be
revelatory or clear and is
somewhat supported with
sub-claims, though some
may seem tangential. Text
presents ideas, but the
ideas do not further the
author’s purpose.
Below Text does not present a
Average controlling idea, nor does
1 the text present sub-
claims that are connected
to the claim. Author has
simply reported
information.
Description Genre Competence
Text presents evidence in Text presents a clear
a logical manner and has understanding of the
been chosen based on concept of compare
relevance to the and contrast. Text also
controlling idea and presents evidence
ability to further the that demonstrates
controlling idea/author’s this understanding.
purpose.
Text presents evidence Text presents an
for the controlling idea, understanding of the
though not all the concept of compare
selected evidence and contrast, although
furthers the author’s it is clear that that the
purpose or it is unclear author stumbles to
how the evidence works fully comprehend.
to do so. Some tangents Text presents some
present. evidence to
demonstrate the
understanding.
Text either does not Text presents a clear
present any evidence for lack of understanding
the controlling idea or the concept of
the evidence does not compare and contrast
further the author’s and presents evidence
purpose and is to demonstrate such.
tangential.
Style, Grammar and the Writing
(Compare and Contrast)
Text presents a clear
understanding of the
compare and contrast
genre of an essay and the
intended audience. Text
clearly understands his/her
purpose and uses the genre
as such.
Text seems confused about
the purpose of the
compare and contrast
genre of an essay, though
the purpose is
accomplished. Evidence of
a misunderstanding of
audience and how the
genre works for the
author’s purpose.
Text does not present a
clear understanding of the
intention of the compare
and contrast genre of an
essay, including the
conventions required of
the audience and purpose
of the genre.
Process
Style and grammar are mostly
appropriate for the assigned genre and
audience. Text appears to have
benefitted from proofreading and
editing. The essay is organized around
the controlling idea, and transitions are
used to guide the audience.
Style and grammar are somewhat
appropriate for the assigned genre and
audience. Text appears to have not
benefitted from proofreading and
editing. The essay is somewhat
organized around the controlling idea,
and transitions are used to guide the
audience, although some confusion
persists.
Style and grammar are mostly
inappropriate for the assigned genre
and audience. Text appears not to have
been proofread or edited. The essay is
not organized around the controlling
idea, and transitions are not used to
guide the audience.

Grade: 80
Explain Why you scored the essay as you did. USE examples from the essay to support your score.
The first reason I scored this essay as I did is because the controlling idea was there, but it was not strong enough to make a claim. For example, these groups
contribute to their communities by allowing individuals to be in groups where they can express themselves fully and satisfy their interests alongside other group
members. The Evidence and the Description were not as strong the author gave a couple of evidence. The Description the author sometimes loses track of what they
are saying. In the Genre Competence the author does compare and contrast the communities. For example, the Bridgerton Group and the James Avery New and Used
Essay 2 (Compare and Contrast) Grading Criteria Rubric

Resale group are comparable based on how people rely on other group members to help them recapture a feeling of happiness they have previously felt. Finally in the
Grammar the author uses proper grammar for the audience.