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"Please Stop Laughing at Me" Letter 
Students must follow prescribed layout and write author Jodee Blanco a letter about her novel they read in Freshman Seminar.
Rubric Code: U883B9
By karimillerttm
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Super

5 pts

Average

3 pts

Okay

1 pts

Layout

Super

Student spaced down 8 times from top margin; had correct return address; used date they typed the letter, had Blanco address correct; had a correct greeting; had closing and signature
Average

Student had four of the following:
8 spaces from top margin
correct return address
correct date
recipient's address
correct greeting; closing and signature
Okay

Student had one of the following:
8 spaces from top margin
correct return address
correct date
recipient's address
correct greeting; closing; signature
First Paragraph

Super

Student properly introduced themselves. Named East Mills High School; current grade and why they read the book. Included some personal information.
Average

Student introduced themselves. Had some aspects of requirements: East Mills High School
Grade Why they read the book Only shared one piece of personal information
Okay

Student kind of introduced themselves. Did not follow layout directions. Somewhat sloppy and detached.
Second Paragraph

Super

Student vividly explained a specific incident in the book that they remembered. Student clearly expressed why they remembered that incident so well and how they felt about the incident.
Average

Student explained an incident and expressed why they remembered the incident. Not very detailed and lacking some emotion.
Okay

Student identified an incident but did not really explain how the incident affected them nor why they remember it so vividly. Paragraph lacked emotion and connection to the novel.
Third Paragraph

Super

Student clearly stated something that they learned from reading the novel and addressed the topic of bullying.
Average

Student somewhat explained what they learned and kind of discussed bullying.
Okay

Student did not really address the issue of bullying nor did they connect anything they learned from the novel into their paragraph. Somewhat sloppy and lacked thought/detail.
Sentence Form

Super

Each paragraph started with a topic sentence. Had supporting sentences and concluding sentences.
Average

At least 3 paragraphs started with topic sentences. Most paragraphs had topic, supporting and concluding sentence.
Okay

One paragraph started with a topic sentence. Most paragraphs were one or two sentences lacking depth and explanation.
Organization

Super

Letter is clear and easy to follow. Directions were followed per organization of paragraphs.
Average

Letter is okay. Did follow some directions per paragraph organization.
Okay

Letter is shaky. Paragraph directions were not followed.
Meaning

Super

The letter shows the personal value or meaning to the writer. Used personal emotion and examples to the letter.
Average

The letter has some personal value or meaning but not a lot.
Okay

The letter reflects very little personal value or meaning. Seems as if the writer did not really care about the topic.
Spelling

Super

The letter has two or less misspelled words.
Average

The letter has five or fewer misspelled words.
Okay

The letter has six or more misspelled words.
Grammar/Punctuation

Super

The letter has two or less grammar or punctuation errors.
Average

The letter has five or fewer grammar/punctuation errors.
Okay

The letter has six or more grammar/punctuation errors.
Overall

Super

Letter was meaningful. Typed correctly and neatly. Directions were followed. Excellent work.
Average

Letter was okay. Some form errors apparent. Some directions were followed. Average work.
Okay

Letter was not good. Many errors were apparent. Few directions were followed. Disappointing.




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