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Letter to a Character
Letter to a Character
Students write a letter to a character in their novel.Each letter should contain all parts of a letter. Students should address a major conflict in the story and an imagined response from the characters.
Rubric Code:
HX4W4X6
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
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Letter to a Character
No Attempt
1 pts
Emerging
2 pts
Meets Expectations
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Format
No Attempt
No attempt at proper letter form. Letter was unacceptable brief.
Emerging
Some parts are in letter:<BR>
Date<BR>
Greeting<BR>
Body<BR>
Closing<BR>
Signature<BR>
<BR>
Letter was double spaced with 10-point Times New Roman Font <BR>
<BR>
Meets Expectations
All parts of the letter are used and in correct placement.<BR>
<BR>
Letter was double-spaced with 10-point Times New Roman font.<BR>
<BR>
Excellent
Superior use of all parts of a letter. Neatly spaced and attractive. May have shown creativity in the use of these parts.<BR>
<BR>
Letter length was appropriate to the content needed, and care was shown in extending details while using concise language.
Conventions
No Attempt
Little attempt at proper mechanics and converntions is made. It is clear that revision was needed and not used.
Emerging
Spelling, punctuation, grammar and usuage have fewer than 5 errors.
Meets Expectations
Spelling, punctuation and grammar are nearly perfect and demonstrate some attempt at varied syntax and stylistic choices.
Excellent
Letter displays excellent conventions with stylistic choices that demonstrate an understanding of syntax variation and precise word choice.
Conflict
No Attempt
No attempt to address the conflict between characters.
Emerging
Letter states the conflict and gives limited background on that conflict. <BR>
<BR>
Letter attempts to give a solution to the problem that may or may not be logical.<BR>
<BR>
Letter may have a mistake in interpretation of the conflict.
Meets Expectations
Letter includes some background on the conflict and some explanation of the issue the two characters are struggling with. <BR>
<BR>
Letter gives a solution that is appropriate.<BR>
<BR>
Letter makes no mistakes in interpretation of the conflict.
Excellent
Letter subtly addresses the conflict between the two characters. <BR>
<BR>
Uses proper context to explain the issues surrounding the conflict. <BR>
<BR>
Letter gives a thoughtful solution that fits the personality of the characters.
Vivid Language
No Attempt
No attempt to use vivid language. Or vivid language is not highlighted.
Emerging
Very few attempts (0-4) at vivid language. Vivid language may or may not be highlighted.
Meets Expectations
Student identified five instances of vivid language that helped the reader imagine the scene. Attempts were logical and appealing.
Excellent
Superior use of vivid/descriptive language was used. Student identified the use of these, and varied the senses/imagery. The language was sophisticated and not cliche.
Character Voice
No Attempt
No attempt to write in the character's voice or use the character's point of view.
Emerging
Student demonstrates an attempt to use the character's voice by selecting words and phrases that the character would use. <BR>
<BR>
The letter was written from the character's point of view and acknowledges his/her emotional state.
Meets Expectations
Student successfully used the character's voice by selecting words and phrases that the character would use. <BR>
<BR>
The letter demonstrates inferences about character's point of view and acknowledges his/her emotional state.
Excellent
Character voice is appropriate with word choice, phrases and the tone of the character. <BR>
<BR>
The character's point of view is true to his/her personality. <BR>
<BR>
Creativity and insight are demonstrated in the detail selection.
Keywords:
Letter Character Novel Play
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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