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Fairy Tale Letter to Author Fairy Tale Letter to Author Rubric Code: AXX57B2 By amandajones2394 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Catoegory
	1 pts	2 pts	3 pts	4 pts
Organization	1 -weak organization; introduction, body, conclusion may be disjointed, confusing to reader -weak use of transitional words and phrases -does not flow logically	2 -somewhat clear organization; introduction, body, conclusion somewhat developed -transitional words and phrases may not be used appropriately at all times -beginning/ending are present, but not developed; body may not flow logically	3 -mostly clear, logical introduction, body, conclusion -most transitional words and phrases clear and logical -clear and logical organization; introduction-clear, developed; body-easy to follow, adds details that fit; conclusion-reinforces main idea	4 -clear, logical introduction, body, conclusion -all transitional words and phrases clear and logical -strong, clear organization; introduction-grabs reader; body-guides reader; conclusion-brings closure
Focus	1 Ideas were expressed in a clear and organized fashion. It was easy to figure out what the letter was about.	2 Ideas were expressed in a pretty clear manner, but the organziation could have been better.	3 Ideas were somewhat organized, but were not very clear. It took more than one reading to figure out what the letter was about.	4 The letter seemed to be a collection of unrelated sentences. It was very difficult to figure out what the letter was about.
Language Mechanics	1 Frequent run-ons or fragments, no variety in sentence structure. Part of speech shows lack of agreement. Frequent errors in mechanics.	2 Some run-ons and fragments. Limited variety in sentence structure. Occasional errors between parts of speech. Some errors in mechanics.	3 Uses simple, compound, and complex sentences. Maintains agreement between parts of speech. Uses correct punctuation, capitalization, etc.	4 Consistent variety of sentence structure throughout. Use consistent agreement between parts of speech. Few, if any, errors in mechanics.
Voice	1 -sentences and use of phrasing is ordinary with little variation -ordinary transition words and phrases used effectively to connect paragraphs -simple sentence structure with a few compound and complex sentences	2 -words are ordinary, functional, but lack variety -attempts at colorful vocabulary used -limited variety of words used	3 -a few (6 to 7) descriptive words; functional, distant -words show some personal feelings, but stiff, mechanical at times	4 -many (8 or more) descriptive words; expressive, engaging, sincere -words show personality of writer and provide a sense of excitement, humor, or suspense