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8th Grade informative writing rubric
Offer 8th-grade students a standards-aligned structure for informative writing with this educator-developed rubric for Feedback Studio.
Offer 7th-8th grade students a standards-aligned structure for assignments focused on the defense of a position on a topic.
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Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the explanation of a topic. Use this rubric when asking students to explain information about a topic, to compare and contrast features, to discuss the benefits and limitations of something, etc. Consider using the 6th-8th Grade Informative QuickMark set with this rubric. These drag-and-drop comments were tailor-made by veteran educators to give actionable, formative feedback directly to students. While they were explicitly aligned to this particular rubric, you can edit or add your own content to any QuickMark. This rubric is available and ready to use in your Feedback Studio account. However, if you would like to customize its criteria, you can "Duplicate this rubric" in your Feedback Studio account and then edit the rubric as needed. Or, you can download this .rbc file and then import to your account to begin editing the content.
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- ELA 2019 G6:M1:U2:L8
Compare and Contrast Essay: Plan Introduction
In this lesson, daily learning targets, ongoing assessment.
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- ELA 2019 Grade 6
- ELA 2019 G6:M1
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Focus Standards: These are the standards the instruction addresses.
- RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2a, W.6.2b, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a
Supporting Standards: These are the standards that are incidental—no direct instruction in this lesson, but practice of these standards occurs as a result of addressing the focus standards.
- W.6.10, SL.6.1, L.6.6
- I can compare and contrast what I see and hear when I read the text to what I perceive when I watch the same scene of the film. (RL.6.7)
- I can plan the introduction of a compare and contrast essay with a strong focus statement. (W.6.2a)
- Work Time A: Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher (RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2b, W.6.5, W.6.9a)
- Work Time B: Language Dive: Focus Statement (W.6.2a, SL.6.1)
- Work Time C: Introduction: Informative/Explanatory Writing Plan graphic organizer (RL.6.1, RL.6.7, W.6.2a, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.9a)
- Review the student tasks and example answers to get familiar with what students will be required to do in the lesson (see Materials list).
- Record the following on the board for students as they arrive:
- Retrieve and review your Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher. Put a star next to one of your observations about a similarity or difference, and be ready to share it with the whole group during our discussion.
- Strategically pair students for work in Opening A with at least one strong reader per pair.
- Preview the Language Dive Guide, and invite conversation among students to address the language goals suggested under each sentence chunk strip (see Materials list). Select from the questions and goals provided to best meet students' needs.
- Prepare copies of handouts for students, including entrance ticket (see Materials list).
- Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
Tech and Multimedia
- Work Time A: Use an interactive online resource such as http://eled.org/0126 to conduct the comparison.
Supports guided in part by CA ELD Standards 6.I.B.6, 6.I.C.10, 6.II.B.4, 6.II.B.5, and 6.II.C.1.
Important Points in the Lesson Itself
- To support ELLs, this lesson provides students with additional time to complete an exercise that was begun in Lesson 7, incorporating a Language Dive that deconstructs the focus statement of the Compare and Contrast Model Essay , and strengthening writing development through the planning of the introductions of students' own essays. Additionally, an Informative Writing checklist helps make explicit the expectations of students' writing and allows opportunities for them to track progress and self-assess.
- ELLs may find it challenging to see the focus statement of the Compare and Contrast Model Essay as a model that can be manipulated in their own writing. Point out during the Language Dive that this focus statement is simple and clear, and emphasize during the Practice section that there are many ways to make it more specific or academic in their own essays (e.g., by adding a semicolon and the phrase for example ).
- differences, reveal, similarities (A)
- comparison, introduction (DS)
(A): Academic Vocabulary
(DS): Domain-Specific Vocabulary
- Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher (example for teacher reference) (from Unit 2, Lesson 7, Work Time B)
- Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart (one to display; from Unit 1, Lesson 4, Opening A)
- Academic word wall (begun in Unit 1, Lesson 1, Opening A)
- Work to Become Effective Learners anchor chart (one to display; begun in Unit 1, Lesson 5, Work Time A)
- Work to Become Effective Learners anchor chart (example for teacher reference) (from Unit 1, Lesson 5, Work Time A)
- Annotated Compare and Contrast Model Essay (example for teacher reference) (from Unit 2, Lesson 6, Work Time A)
- Domain-specific word wall (begun in Unit 1, Lesson 1, Opening A)
- Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher (one per student; from Unit 2, Lesson 7, Work Time B)
- Vocabulary logs (one per student; begun in Unit 1, Lesson 2, Work Time B)
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (one per student; text; from Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time C)
- Compare and Contrast Model Essay (one per student; from Unit 2, Lesson 6, Work Time A)
- Painted Essay® Template (one per student; from Unit 2, Lesson 6, Work Time C)
- Language Dive Guide: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement (for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement note-catcher (example for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement sentence chunk strips (one to display)
- Colored pencil (red)
- Criteria for an Effective Informative Essay anchor chart (example for teacher reference) Informative Writing checklist (example for teacher reference)
- Criteria for an Effective Informative Essay anchor chart (one to display; co-created during Work Time B)
- Informative/Explanatory Writing Plan graphic organizer (example for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement note-catcher (one per student)
- Informative Writing checklist (one per student and one to display)
- Informative/Explanatory Writing Plan graphic organizer (one per student and one to display)
Each unit in the 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum has two standards-based assessments built in, one mid-unit assessment and one end of unit assessment. The module concludes with a performance task at the end of Unit 3 to synthesize students' understanding of what they accomplished through supported, standards-based writing.
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Teaching with this printout. When assigning a compare and contrast writing assignment, students need to be aware of what makes an outstanding written work. This rubric is a great tool to show students what is expected of them in a concrete way. Additionally, this rubric will help teachers assess this student writing and inform further instruction.
iRubric E23X75X: Rubric title Grade 8- Compare/Contrast Essay. Built by farahkhalil5 using iRubric.com. Free rubric builder and assessment tools.
COMPARISON-CONTRAST ESSAY RUBRIC. The paper clearly compares and contrasts 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.
Transition sentences are smooth. Essay includes introduction and conclusion. Writing is logically and clearly organized. Three similarities and differences are readily identifiable. Writing is somewhat organized. Points are identifiable with minimal reader confusion. Writing is disorganized and hard to follow. OR.
The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. The paper uses a variety of sentence structures and transitions. Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. 3. The paper compares and contrasts items clearly, but the supporting information is general.
Kirtland Middle School 8th grade Compare/Contrast Essay. Writer's Workshop COmpare and Contrast Essay. Rubric Code: XX732C7. By snowflakejh. Ready to use. Public Rubric. Subject: English. Type: Writing. Grade Levels: 6-8.
Scoring Rubric: Comparison/Contrast. The organization, elements of comparison/contrast writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored in this rubric. This printable includes directions for how to score each element independently, and a space for comments with which teachers can offer specific or collective feedback.
You use some of the target vocabulary from the subunit. Vocabulary/word choice is impressive. All words are used appropriately. Vocabulary/word choice is adequate, but could be improved. More adjectives, adverbs, and descriptive words are needed. Vocabulary/word choice is clearly limited, affecting written communication.
This is a rubric designed for 8th grade and middle school. Can be adapted easily to other types of essays. Includes a separate section for MLA formatting. 8th Grade Compare and Contrast Essay Rubric. Rated 4 out of 5, based on 1 reviews. 4.0 ...
Step 1 - Students will encounter different kinds of writing assignments; one of the most common is the comparison/contrast essay where the focus is on the ways in which certain things or ideas - usually two of them - are similar to (comparison) and/or different from (contrast) one another. When writing such essays students make ...
Created by. Engage Inspire Teach. This includes 3 resources and suggested uses. 1. A student outline for writing a 2 paragraph Compare and Contrast essay that includes an introduction sentence, 3 similarities, 3 differences, and a conclusion sentence. 2. Two student Writing Checklists. One for lower level writers, and one more more advanced ...
iRubric YA8BC6: Writer's Workshop COmpare and Contrast Essay. Free rubric builder and assessment tools. iRubric: Kirtland Middle School 8th grade Compare/Contrast Essay rubric - YA8BC6: RCampus
Rubric suitable for formative and summative assignments with tasks involving the explanation of a topic. Use this rubric when asking students to explain information about a topic, to compare and contrast features, to discuss the benefits and limitations of something, etc. Consider using the 6th-8th Grade Informative QuickMark set with this rubric.
Use the Comparison and Contrast Guide to review information from the first class session as needed.; You can decide or allow the class to help you decide two things to compare and contrast for the class essay. Use the "Graphic Organizer" tab on the Comparison and Contrast Guide to introduce the Venn Diagram. Alternately, you can use the Compare and Contrast Chart Graphic Organizer if you prefer.
iRubric W2WW53B: Writer's Workshop COmpare and Contrast Essay. Free rubric builder and assessment tools.
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY RUBRIC GRADE 8. Criteria. Level 4: Exceeding Standards. Level 3: Meeting Standards. Level 2: Approaching Standards. Level 1: Below Standards. Focus & Structure. Essay maintains a clear, relevant and logical organization. Essay is organized into multiple sections that creatively and intelligently build up to support a unique ...
20pts. Excellent. Each paragraph contains a clearly focused topic sentence that relates to the thesis statement. Details in the paragraphs are clear and specific, and there are enough details to create vivid images for a thorough comparison or contrast. The details clearly support the author's point for the comparison/contrast.
Refer to Compare and Contrast Film and Text: The Lightning Thief note-catcher (example for teacher reference). N/A; B. Language Dive: Compare and Contrast Model Essay Focus Statement - W.6.2a (10 minutes) Tell students they will now participate in a 10-minute Language Dive to examine how focus statements can be organized to show contrast.
Compare/Contrast Essay Middle School Rubric. The purpose of this rubric is to allow the younger student to know what the expectations are for writing a comparing/contrasting essay. This can also be used for older students who lack the appropriate skills to write this type of essay. Rubric Code: WX74975. By jnewman13. Ready to use. Public Rubric.
Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story, drama, or poem, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). E05.A-C.2.1.1 E05.A-C.2.1.1 Describe how a narrator's or speaker's point of view influences how events are described; describe an author's purpose and explain how it is ...
The paper moves from one idea to the next, but there is little variety. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent. Grammar &.