iRubric: "Please Stop Laughing at Me" Letter rubric

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The letter has two or less grammar or punctuation errors.

The letter has five or fewer grammar/punctuation errors.

The letter has six or more grammar/punctuation errors.