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Letter from a Birmingham Jail Rhetorical Analysis Atticus Morality Essay How does Dr. King's use of rhetorical devices (appeals, allusions, repetition) advance his purpose and develop his tone in the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"? Rubric Code: BX749C9 By GordonL Draft Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Rhetorical Analysis
	Poor Needs major revisions 2.5 pts	Fair Some revisions necessary 4 pts	Good Excellent work! 5 pts
Thesis	Poor -No thesis.	Fair -Missing appeal(s) analyzed OR purpose OR tone. -Located in wrong part of intro OR in wrong paragraph	Good -Includes appeal(s) analyzed -Purpose -Tone -Located at end of intro. -Answers writing prompt
Body Paragraph Topic Sentence	Poor -No topic sentences.	Fair -Some body paragraphs have a topic sentence that includes which appeal is discussed.	Good -Each body paragraph has a topic sentence that includes which appeal is discussed.
Quote Sandwiches	Poor -No quotes OR no quote sandwiches.	Fair -Missing a quote sandwich OR one of the quote sandwiches is missing a part to it.	Good -2 quote sandwiches with all three parts: lead in, quote, and analysis.
Body Paragraph Concluding Sentences	Poor -No concluding sentences.	Fair -Some of the body paragraphs have a concluding sentence to wrap up discussion on tone and purpose.	Good -Each body paragraph has a concluding sentence to wrap up discussion on tone and purpose.
Introduction	Poor -Introduction missing all components discussed in class. -No author or title mentioned.	Fair -Introduction missing some components discussed in class. -Author or title not correctly written.	Good -Introduction includes the thesis statement, background information of the letter. -Includes author and title correctly written.
Conclusion	Poor -Missing all components discussed in class.	Fair -Did not restate thesis OR did not conclude with a connection to our world today.	Good -Restates thesis. -General statement/connection to our world today.
Grammar/Mechanics (X2)	Poor 8 or more grammar/mechanics mistakes.	Fair 4-7 grammar/mechanic mistakes	Good 0-3 grammar/mechanic mistakes