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Did the student compare the Christian Genesis Creation Story to two other creation stories from other traditions?
Student compared the Christian Genesis story to two other stories by listing and explaining at least 3 similarities/differences for each story from other traditions.

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Student compared the Christian Genesis story to one other stories by listing and explaining at least 3 similarities/differences between the stories. Student mentioned the second story, but did not include a full comparison by listing and explaining less than 3 similarities/differences. Students' explanation as to why they choose the stories they compared is weakened by a lack of strong evidence shown in the examples they used to justify their choices or there are missing examples. Minimal errors (less than 10 per page), but they do not distract from the reading of the essay.

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Student compared the Christian Genesis story to both stories by listing and explaining less than 3 similarities/differences for each story from other traditions.

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Student compared the Christian Genesis story to one other stories by listing and explaining at less than 3 similarities/differences between the stories.

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Student did not compare the stories at all. Essay gives facts and/or summary of the stories individually with no sign of connections made between them.

Why did the student choose the stories they did to compare?

Student gives an explanation as to why they choose the stories they compared that shows an understanding of the connections between cultures as evidenced by the examples used to justify their choices.

Students' explanation is further weakened by weak evidence and/or a lack of examples used to justify their choices.

Student's explanation is further weakened by the lack of examples to justify their choices.

Student did not provide an explanation.

Did the paper contain spelling or grammar errors?

No grammar or spelling errors.

Does the paper flow and well organized?

Paper flows very well due to use of proper set up - Introduction which contains a thesis statement, fully developed body paragraphs, and an effective conclusion paragraph. Thesis statement is fully developed, giving the reader a clear understanding of what the paper is about and how it is going to reach that point. Transitions are used to move from paragraph to paragraph effectively. Paper is organized in a way that is easy for the reader to follow and understand.

Paper flows well due to use of proper set up Introduction which contains a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Thesis statement is present, and although it lacks some development, the reader is still able to follow and have an understanding of what the paper is about. Transitions are used to move from paragraph to paragraph, but could be used more effectively. Paper is organized in a way that is easy for the reader to follow and understand.

More errors (between 1020 per page) causing more of a distraction during reading and begins to take away from the quality of the essay. The paper does not flow as well due to one or two of the following: weak introduction, missing thesis, body paragraphs in need of more development, and ineffective and/or no transitions used. The paper shows a lack of organization adding to the difficulty in reading and understanding of the essay.

Multiple errors (20+ per page) causing difficulty during reading, takes away from the meaning and quality of the essay. The paper does not flow as well due to two or more of the following: weak introduction, missing thesis, body paragraphs in need of more development, and ineffective and/or no transitions used. The paper shows a lack of organization adding to the difficulty in reading and understanding of the essay.

Almost every line contains multiple errors making it difficult to read the essay. The paper is difficult to understand due to the errors. The paper does not flow as well due to two or more of the following: weak introduction, missing thesis, body paragraphs in need of more development, and ineffective and/or no transitions used. The paper shows no organization of information and is very difficult to read and understand.