| Criteria | Exceeds the Standard (A) 35-31.5 |
Meets the Standard (B-C) 31.4-24 |
Does Not Meet the Standard (D-F) 23.9-0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose & Supporting Details _____/35 points |
The paper clearly compares points that are sophisticated, offers specific examples to illustrate the comparison, and includes only the information relevant to the comparison. | The paper compares and contrasts points clearly, but the supporting information is general, and/or the points are basic. The paper includes only the information relevant to the comparison. | The paper compares and contrasts points clearly, but the supporting information is general, and/or the points are basic. The paper includes only the information relevant to the comparison. |
| Organization & Structure _____/35 points |
The paper breaks the information into point-by-point or block-by-block structure. It follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison. | The paper breaks the information into point-by-point structure or block-by-block but may not follow a consistent order when discussing the comparison. | Organizational pattern not identifiable. Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. |
| Transitions _____/10 points |
The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next and uses transition words and subtle transitions to show relationships between ideas. | The paper moves from one idea to the next but may lack or misuse transition words to show relationships between ideas. | Transitions may be missing; connections between ideas are fuzzy or illogical. |
| Grammar & Spelling (Conventions) _____/20 points |
Writer makes no errors in grammar, or spelling that distract the reader from the content. | -1 point for every three noticeable errors | |