Comparison

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Points

Chooses appropriate characteristics for comparison.

Selects important features or attributes of the dragons that can provide insight into the nature of the dragons and civilizations being compared.

Selects characteristics that can provide for a meaningful comparison.

Selects characteristics that provide for a partial comparison of the dragons and civilizations.

Selects characteristics that are not important and don’t lead to insightful conclusions.

Identifies similarities and differences between dragons and civilizations.

Accurately selects all major similarities and differences for each dragon and civilization.

Selects similarities and differences for each dragon and civilization.

Makes some errors in identifying major similarities and differences.

Makes many errors in identifying major similarities and differences.

Uses the identified similarities and differences to reach important conclusions or insights.

Draws insightful and thoughtful conclusions from the similarities and differences, usually highlighting either one or the other.

Draws some thoughtful conclusions from the comparison.

Isn’t clear about the significance of the comparison.

Does not get far beyond noting similarities and differences.

Total Points