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Letter to the Editor
Rubric Code:
WX5924
By
adambender
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Subject:
English
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Letter To The Editor
Needs Work
1 pts
Acceptable
2 pts
Excellent
3 pts
Author's Purpose
Needs Work
There no clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, and there is no hook to grab the reader's attention.
Acceptable
The letter has a clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, OR it has a hook to grab the reader's attention.
Excellent
There is a clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, and there is a hook to grab the reader's attention.
Article and Information
Needs Work
The letter does not mention the name of the article already printed by the paper, or where and when the article was printed. The letter does not include the author's name or hometown.
Acceptable
The letter mentions the article already printed, but not its name or where and when it appeared. The letter includes a name or where the author is from, but not both pieces of information.
Excellent
The letter mentions the name of the article already printed by the paper, and it tells where and when the article was printed. The article includes the author's name and where he or she lives.
Opinion
Needs Work
The letter covers more than three points and strays from the thesis often. The author does not make a personal connection to the story.
Acceptable
The letter covers two or three points and mostly focuses on the thesis. The author uses a personal story that supports their point.
Excellent
The letter does not cover more than one or two points and focuses on the thesis. The author uses a personal story to make their point by connecting the story to their life.
Writing Structure
Needs Work
There is no clear beginning, middle, or end to the essay. It has four or more grammar or punctuation errors.
Acceptable
There is a beginning, middle and an end to the essay. It has three or fewer grammar or punctuation errors.
Excellent
Is there a clear beginning, middle, and end. The essay is free of grammar or punctuation errors.
Tone
Needs Work
The author's tone changes through the article. The tone of the letter does not match or support the written opinion expressed.
Acceptable
The author's tone is consistent and appropriate through most of the article. The author's tone is consistent with their opinion.
Excellent
The author's tone is consistent and appropriate for the intended audience. The author clarifies their opinion through the tone of their writing.
Keywords:
Letter, Editor
Subjects:
English
Types:
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