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Letter to Author Rubric
Letter to Author as final book project for READ180
Students will write a letter to the author of the book the student just completed. Students will share their connections, observations, and questions with the author. The completed letter should be typed neatly on 8 1/2 x 11" paper or written neatly on stationary that you design. Students should write a draft, revise it, then write a final copy of their letter
Rubric Code:
FC8AC8
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cosmart
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Subject:
English
Type:
Reading
Grade Levels:
K-5, 9-12
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Letter to Author
Excellent
4 pts
Good
3 pts
Fair
2 pts
Poor
1 pts
Format
x 3
Excellent
Student has created a letter in perfect formal letter format. Student has typed the letter.
Good
Student has created a letter in formal letter format with one mistake. Student has typed the letter.
Fair
Student has created a letter in formal letter format with two mistakes. Student has typed the letter.
Poor
Student has created a letter in formal letter format with three mistakes. Student has typed the letter.
Introduction and Conclusion
x 3
Excellent
Student wrote 4 sentences for intro. Student makes you very excited to read the letter. Conclusion thanks author in more than 2 sentences.
Good
Student wrote 3 sentences in intro. Student makes you excited to read the letter. Conclusion thanks author in 2 sentences.
Fair
Student wrote 2 sentences in intro. Student makes you somewhat excited to read the letter. Conclusion thanks author in 1 sentence.
Poor
Student wrote 1 sentence in intro. Student does not make you excited to read the letter. Conclusion thanks author in 1 sentence.
Body of Letter
x 3
Excellent
Student clearly states what s/he thinks of the book. Sentences flow and make sense--clearly states opinion about the book. Paragraph form; consists of more than 4 sentences.
Good
Student states what s/he thinks of the book. Sentences flow and make sense--states opinion about the book. Paragraph form; consists of 4 sentences.
Fair
Student states what s/he thinks of the book. Sentences make sense--states opinion about the book. Paragraph form; consists of 3 sentences.
Poor
Student letter has a "body" format, but does not clearly state opinion of book.
Organization
x 2
Excellent
*logical progression of ideas from beginning to end using a variety of transitional strategies.
*exemplary introduction and conclusion for audience and purpose.
Good
*adequate progression of ideas from beginning to end using transitional strategies with some variety
Fair
*uneven progression of ideas from beginning to end with inconsistent use of transitional strategies.
*conclusion and introduction, if present, are weak.
Poor
*summary may be confusing or ambiguous.
*few or no transitional strategies are evident.
*frequent extraneous ideas may intrude.
Conventions
x 1
Excellent
*few, if any, errors in usage and sentence formation.
*effective and consistent use of punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Paragraph is indented; neat; easy to read.
Good
*some errors in usage and sentence formation are present, but no systematic pattern of errors is displayed.
*adequate use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. good spacing; neat; easy to read.
Fair
*frequent errors in usage may obscure meaning.
*inconsistent use of punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; good spacing.
Poor
*errors are frequent and severe and meaning is often obscured. no paragraph form; no space between words; difficult to read.
Envelope (teacher provided)
x 1
Excellent
Student has correctly and neatly addressed an envelope with their return address and the address of the author, in care of the publisher.
Good
Student has correctly addressed and neatly addressed an envelope with their return address and the address of the author, in care of the publisher.
Fair
Student has correctly and neatly addressed an envelope with the address of the author, in care of the publisher.
Poor
Student has either his address or the address of the author correctly placed on the envelope. Neatness was not evident.
Completed on Time
x 1
Excellent
Assignment is completed before or on date due.
Good
Assignment is completed one day late.
Fair
Assignment is completed two days late.
Poor
Assignment is completed three or more days late.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Reading
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