For each area, score 5 points for exceeding expectations, 4 points for meeting all expectations, 3 points for meeting some expectations, 2 points for meeting few expectations, 1 point for meeting minimal expectations.

1. Purpose & Supporting Details
   • 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.
2. Organization & Structure
   • The paper breaks the information into the whole-to-whole, similarities to-differences, or point by-point structure.
   • The paper follows a consistent order when discussing the comparison.
   • The paper breaks the information into appropriate sections or paragraphs to the ideas.
3. Transitions & Coherence
   • The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next.
   • The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas.
   • The paper uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions.
4. Conventions
   • The paper shows correct grammar and usage.
   • The paper follows the rules for punctuation.
   • The paper includes words that are spelled correctly.
5. Sources
   • The paper contains quotes from stories to back up points (at least 3).
   • Quotations are correctly formatted according to MLA guidelines.
   • Works cited page is present and correctly.
     formatted (should have entries for stories quoted)

25 points possible.  MULTIPLY total by 4 and record on your grading sheet.

Adapted from a Georgia Virtual Learning rubric pdf