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Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
After reading two articles related to The Boston Massacre, students are to write a letter to the editor forming a position regarding the prompt: Who is solely to blame? (Should reference 2-3 testimonies)
Rubric Code:
EX2AWX5
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SoxFan45
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Letter to the Editor
Inadequate
1 pts
Below Standards
2 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Exceeds Excpectations
4 pts
Focus
Inadequate
Attempts to state who was to blame for the Boston Massacre, but is unclear as to who. Provides minimal support.
Below Standards
States who was to blame for the Boston Massacre, but only cites one testimony. Provides uneven support or may be repetitive.
Meets Expectations
Clearly states who was to blame for the Boston Massacre and supports it with two testimonies. Good development of ideas.
Exceeds Excpectations
Clearly states who was to blame for the Boston Massacre and supports it with two testimonies. Good development of ideas.Uses persuasive strategy to convey an argument.
Details
Inadequate
There are no specific details from the testimonies to support your claim.
Below Standards
Minimal use of details from the testimony to support claim. Details may be repetitive.
Meets Expectations
Details from the testimonies are used to back up your claim. Also, information from other sources have been included to support your claim.
Exceeds Excpectations
Specific details from the testimonies are used to back up your claim throughout the letter. Substantial evidence from other sources is included without being repetitive.
Structure
Inadequate
Writing did not have the look of a "letter".
Below Standards
Writing either did not look like a "letter" or was not the length of either one detailed paragraph or two standard paragraphs.
Meets Expectations
Writing was in letter format and was the correct length. Paragraphs are indented and the letter includes a salutation. Periods of formal language.
Exceeds Excpectations
Writing was in complete "letter" format and exceeded expected length. Paragraphs are indented and the letter includes a salutation. The writer uses formal language throughout.
Conventions
Inadequate
Errors in grammar, spelling and punctuation prevent the reader from fully understanding the writing.
Below Standards
Errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation sometimes interfere with the reader's abililty to understand.
Meets Expectations
Any errors in grammer, spelling or punctuation do not interfere with the reader's ability to understand the writing.
Exceeds Excpectations
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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