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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
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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.
Keywords:
Letter to the author
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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