4 Points

3 Points

2 Points

1 Points

Opening

 Strong main idea/ topic sentence is clear, concise, and  identifies character, theme or issue.

Adequate main idea/ topic sentence  identifies character, theme or issue.

Main idea/ topic sentence is unclear  and doesn't address character, theme or issue.

Main idea/ Topic sentence is not evident.

Organization

Well developed essay with a clear and logical format.

Generally well organized with a clear and logical  format.

Some evidence of planning and organization.

Lacks little planning and organization.

Support

Includes 3 or more well developed examples or reasons for each similarity or difference.

Includes at least 2  examples or reasons for each similarity or difference.

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

Provides little if any support for each similarity or difference.

Conclusion

States a thoughtful or logical conclusion based on similarities and differences.

States a conclusion based on similarities and differences.

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

No evidence of any conclusion or summary.