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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
After reading a newspaper article, students are to write a letter to the editor forming a position on the topic of the article and providing new insight for readers using support.
Rubric Code:
DX262A3
By
jenjack02
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12
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Letter to the Editor
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Focus
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Attempts to take a position, but the position is unclear whether or not the book should be banned. Provides minimal support.
1
Takes a position, but is underdeveloped. Provides uneven support or may be repetitive.
2
Takes a clear position ad supports it with some revelant reasons and/or examples. Good development of ideas.
3
Takes a clear position and supports it consistently with well-chosen reasons and/or examples. Uses persuasive strategy to convey an argument.
Details
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There are no specific details from the article to support your claim.
1
Minimal use of details from the article to support claims. Details may be repetitive.
2
Details from the article are used to back up your claim. Also, information from other sources have been included to support your claim.
3
Specific details from the article are used to back up your claims throughout the letter. Substantial evidence from other sources is included without being redundant.
Structure
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Writing did not have the look of a "letter" and was not a page long.
1
Writing either did not look like a "letter" or was not a page long.
2
Writing was in letter format and was the correct length of one page. Paragraphs are indented and the letter includes a salutation. Periods of formal language.
3
Writing was in complete "letter" format and was at least one page. Paragraphs are indented and the letter includes a salutation. The writer uses formal language throughout.
Conventions
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Errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation prevent the reader from fully understanding the writing.
1
Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation sometimes interfere with the reader's abililty to understand.
2
Any errors in grammer, spelling or punctuation do not interfere with the reader's ability to understand the writing.
3
Almost no errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation. None of those erros interfere with reader's ability to understand the writing.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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