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Writing a Letter to the Editor
Rubric Code:
C49493
By
jeffrey_jacobs
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Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Writing a Letter to the Editor
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Distinguished
100 pts
Proficient
85 pts
Emerging
70 pts
No Score
60 pts
Ideas
50 %
Distinguished
The writer asserts a sophisticated position that agrees or disagrees with a specific point made by the author of the editorial; the writer uses a variety of techniques to convince a particular audience to support his or her position; and the writer proposes a strong solution (if applicable).
Proficient
The writer states a position that agrees or disagrees with the author of the editorial; the writer uses at least two types of appeals and one technique to convince an audience to support his or her position; and the writer proposes a solution (if applicable).
Emerging
The writer shows a limited understanding of the author's ideas in the editorial. The position is unfocused or missing, persuasive appeals and techniques are not used to persuade the audience, and the writer does not offer a solution (if applicable).
No Score
Shows no evidence.
Organization
10 %
Distinguished
The letter is written in business leetter format, and the writer skillfully organizes the letter to suit the purpose and audience.
Proficient
The letter is wrtten in business letter format, and the writer organizes the letter to suit the purpose and audience.
Emerging
The letter is not properly formatted and/or the organization is difficult to follow. The writer shows a limited understanding of the purpose and/or audience.
No Score
Shows no evidence.
Use of Language
15 %
Distinguished
The writer's word choice skillfully supports the opinion.
Proficient
The writer's word choice effectively supports the opinion.
Emerging
The writer's word choice ineffectively supports the opinion.
No Score
Shows no evidence.
Conventions
15 %
Distinguished
Writing contains few or no errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.
Proficient
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes do not detract from the letter.
Emerging
Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes detract from meaning and/or readability.
No Score
Shows no evidence.
Evidence of the Writing Process
10 %
Distinguished
The texts demonstrate extensive evidence of the various stages of the writing process.
Proficient
The texts demonstrate evidence of the various stages of the writing process.
Emerging
The texts demonstrate little or no evidence of the various stages of the writing process.
No Score
Shows no evidence.
Subjects:
English
Types:
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