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    6+1 Trait Writing Model : Compare/Contrast Essay


    Teacher Name: Mrs. Burak


    Student Name:     ________________________________________

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Introduction (Organization)
The introduction clearly states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper or provides background information. It lists the 3 differences you will be discussing
The introduction states the thesis and previews the structure of the paper or provides background information. It lists 2-3 of the differences but is not particularly inviting to the reader.
The introduction states the main topic, but does not adequately preview the structure of the paper/background info nor is it particularly inviting to the reader.
There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.
Grammar & Spelling (Conventions)
Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 2-3 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes 4-5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Writer makes more than 5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Flow & Rhythm (Sentence Fluency)
All sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis.
Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand.
Most sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but several are stiff and awkward or are difficult to understand.
The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand.
Support for Topic (Content)
There are at least 3 relevant, telling, quality details that give the reader important info; goes beyond the obvious or predictable. A variety of thoughtful transitions are used. They clearly show how ideas are connected.
Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported.Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.
Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported.Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.
Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic.The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent.
Sequencing (Organization)
Details are placed in a logical order and the way they are presented effectively keeps the interest of the reader. Clear point by point or block pattern is used: Intro, Similarities, 3 differences, conclusion
Details are placed in a logical order, but the way in which they are presented/introduced sometimes makes the writing less interesting. Attempts a point by point or block by block pattern.
Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. No clear point by point or block by block pattern.
Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized.
Conclusion (Organization)
The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." Writer restates 3 differences and the thesis.
The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. Attempt at restating thesis and 3 differences.
The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.
There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.


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