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1
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2
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3
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4
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Includes a topic and closing sentence.
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Topic/closing sentences are not included in paragraph.
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Topic/closing sentences are included in one of the paragraphs, but not both.
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Topic/closing sentences are included and support each other and match the question.
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Topic/closing sentences are clearly stated and are written in an original format.
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Use of transition words.
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There is no use of transition words/phrases.
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There is use of transition words/phrases. However, they are inappropriately used and do not flow.
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There is consistent use of provided transition words/phrases throughout the paragraphs.
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There is a consistent use of original transition words/phrases throughout the paragraphs.
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Examples of similarites. (Compare)
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The writing does not include any similarities between the two topics.
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The writing includes one or two similarities between the topics.
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The writing includes many (3+) similarities between the topics.
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The writing includes many (3+) thoughtful/original similarities between the topics.
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Examples of differences. (Contrast)
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The writing does not include any differences between the two topics.
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The writing includes one or two differences between the topics.
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The writing includes many (3+) differences between the topics.
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The writing includes many (3+) thoughtful/original differences between the topics.
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Spelling/Punctuation & Sentence/Paragraph Structure
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There are many errors in spelling/punctuation/sentence/paragraph structure.
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There are some errors in spelling/punctuation/sentence/paragraph structure.
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There are few errors in spelling/puctuation/sentence/paragraph structure.
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There are no errors in spelling/punctuation/sentence/paragraph structure.
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Total---->
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