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Letter to the Author 
Letter to the Author
Rubric Code: W63XC7
By CSLINEY
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Letter to the Author
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

3 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

introduction

Poor

Student does not state a reason for writing a letter to the author.
Fair

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)
Good

Student states a vaguereason for writing a letter to the author and introduces the student
Excellent

Student explains that she is writing for a specific purpose, fully introducing herself to the author
favorite part of the story

Poor

Student states his/her favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Fair

Student states his/her favorite part of the story and includes a short, incomplete explanation about why this is.
Good

Student states what part of the novel is his/her favorite and why.
Excellent

Student states what part of the novel is her favortie and why. It includes an explanation about why it was her favorite part, citing one or more specific elements (characters, conflict, voice, etc.)
least favorite part of the story

Poor

Student states his/her least favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Fair

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.
Good

Student states his/her least favorite part of the story and why
Excellent

Student states what part of the novel is her least favortie and why. It includes an explanation about why it was her favorite part, citing one or more specific elements (characters, conflict, voice, etc.)
Connections and Questions

Poor

Student does not ask the author any questions, nor does she make any textual connections
Fair

Student includes either a textual connection or a question, but not both
Good

Student includes a textual connection that relates to the text, and includes a question
Excellent

Student includes and explains a textual connection, asking thought-provoking questions that relate to the text
Conclusion

Poor

Student includes a conclusion that does not coherently wrap up the letter
Fair

Student includes a conclusion that does not wrap up the letter effectively, but an attempt is made
Good

Student includes a conclusion that is lacking in completeness of thought.
Excellent

Student includes a conclusion to the letter that coherently wraps up the letter.
Textual Refereces

Poor

Student does not use any quotes in her letter.
Fair

Student has included one quote from the novel in the letter
Good

Student has used two quotes from the novel in the letter, but has not incorporated it into the letter effectively.
Excellent

Student has used two quotes from the novel in the letter, and has incorporated it into the letter effectively.



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