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Letter to the Editor Letter to the Editor (Grade 9) Rubric Code: DX57XX9 By SCarr2 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Editorial
	Fair 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Introduction	Fair The writer does not present a reason for writing the letter.	Good The writer presents a reason for writing to the editor, but does not make it perfectly clear.	Excellent The writer presents a clear reason for writing to the editor.
Arguments/Opinion	Fair Writes a few simple, underdeveloped ideas. Provides very few facts supporting his/her point of view. Is not persuasive.	Good Shows some understanding of a social issue Provides some understanding of her/his point of view. Attempts to persuade.	Excellent Writes and develops ideas of some complexity. Includes a counter-argument. Supports his/her view with relevant facts.Is very persuasive.
Ending	Fair The writing leaves the reader hanging or confused. There is no clear summary, recommendation, or call to action.	Good The writer concludes in the final paragraph with suggestions for further action.	Excellent The issue is summarized, and the recommendation is made, or the action required is clear and compelling.
Format	Fair Some aspects of letter format are present.	Good Most aspects of letter format are present.	Excellent All aspects of letter format are present.
Conventions Standard English conventions are observed.	Fair The letter contains many grammatical errors.	Good The letter contains some grammatical errors.	Excellent The letter contains few to no grammatical errors.