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• LETTER(15 points): Write a letter from Elizabeth Proctor to her husband, John, expressing her feelings and beliefs concerning his impending execution. Use what she has said to him in Act IV, as well as what you infer from her final words, to determine the contents of the letter. Study Elizabeth’s lines in the play, and try to copy her style and manner of speech in your letter. Imagine she is writing this letter to him in order to make peace with herself. At least one page in length.
Rubric Code: JXXAA22
By CourtneyGebben
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Distinguished

5 pts

Proficient

4 pts

Apprentice

3 pts

Novice

2 pts

Requirements

Distinguished

Letter follows correct format.
Letter includes details about Elizabeth's feelings and beliefs.
Letter matches Elizabeth's style of language.
Letter effectively achieves purpose of finding peace.
Letter is at least one page.
Proficient

Letter follows correct format.
Letter includes details about Elizabeth's feelings or beliefs.
Letter attempts to match Elizabeth's style of language.
Letter adequately achieves purpose of finding peace.
Letter is less than one page.
Apprentice

Letter follows correct format.
Letter includes details about Elizabeth's feelings or beliefs.
Letter does not follow Elizabeth's style of language.
Letter does not address purpose of finding peace.
Novice

Not written in letter format.
Listed feelings or beliefs are inaccurate.
Idea Development

Distinguished

The writer consistently
supports ideas with depth
and complexity through
several different
techniques such as
examples, details, facts,
explanations, or
descriptions. These
techniques provide insight,
support, and clear
explanations of topics.
Proficient

The writer adequately
develops ideas to support
and clarify ideas but does
not have depth or
complexity. The writer
probably uses one primary
technique such as
examples, details, facts,
explanations, or
descriptions. The writing
may use multiple
techniques, but some will
be more successful than
others.
Apprentice

The writer develops ideas
inconsistently (sometimes
is effective, sometimes is
ineffective). The writer uses
minimal or irrelevant
supporting examples and/or
details. There often will be
facts that are not really
connected with each
other because there is no
insight, interpretation, or
clarification. The writer
probably does not use
multiple techniques; if he/
she does, they have no
connection to the topic.
Novice

The writer develops ideas
very rarely. There is no
purpose in choosing ideas
for the writing. There are
no supporting details or
examples OR supporting
details and examples are
incorrect or do not even
fit with the topic.
Language and Conventions

Distinguished

Uses precise language and domainspecific
vocabulary to inform
about or explain the topic

Employs tone appropriate for the
audience and purpose

Communicates effectively with
audience applying correct
grammar, usage and mechanics
Proficient

Uses some vocabulary specific to domain in explanation.

Does not maintain appropriate tone at all times.

Few mistakes that do not hinder understanding.
Apprentice

Does not use any of the vocabulary words

Inappropriate tone at times.

Some mistakes hinder understanding.
Novice

No vocabulary words.

Many instances of inappropriate tone.

Many mistakes hinder communication of ideas.



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