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Letter to the Author Letter to the Author Write a letter to Andrew Clements. Share your reactions of the book. What did you like/dislike? What suggestions do you have for improving the story? Rubric Code: T4A43B By gcsroberts Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Letter to the Author
	Way to go! 6 pts	Good work. 4 pts	Not quite there... 2 pts
Purpose for Writing Letter	Way to go! Student states a valid reason for writing a letter to the author.	Good work. Student states a reason for writing a letter to the author that is not totally valid or coherent. (could include saying "my teacher made me do it)	Not quite there... Student does not state a reason for writing a letter to the author.
Favorite Part of the Story	Way to go! Student states what part of the novel is his/her favorite and why. Includes a paragraph about why this is and relates this back to the literary elements within the story.	Good work. Student states his/her favorite part of the story and includes a limited discussion about why this is. Does not include a discussion of literary elements.	Not quite there... Student states his/her favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Least favorite part of the Story	Way to go! Student states his/her least favorite part of the story and includes a paragraph about why this is. Relates it back to the author's use of literary elements.	Good work. Student states his/her least favorite part of the story and includes a limited discussion about why this is. Does not include a discussion of literary elements.	Not quite there... Student states his/her least favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Suggestions	Way to go! Student states how she thinks the author could have improved the story. Clear reasons are given for additional scenes or character development. Even if no improvement is suggested, a clear explanation is given.	Good work. Student includes some thoughts about the additional scenes or character development but does not go into much detail.	Not quite there... Student does not discuss improvements to the story or explain why she thinks it is fine as is.
Conclusion	Way to go! Student includes a conclusion to the letter that coherently wraps up the letter.	Good work. Student includes a conclusion that is lacking in completeness of thought.	Not quite there... Student includes a conclusion that does not coherently wrap up the letter, but an attempt is demonstrated.
Letter Format	Way to go! Student uses correct format for writing a letter including: heading, date, salutation, body paragraphs, closing, and signature.	Good work. Student uses most of the elements of letter. Several elements are missing.	Not quite there... Student does not follow correct letter format.