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Letter to a Soldier
Letter to the Author
Write a letter to a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan.Share your reactions of the book. What did you like/dislike? What suggestions do you have for improving the story?
Rubric Code:
Z4A87W
By
sjgillis
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Letter to the Author
Way to go!
6 pts
Good work.
4 pts
Not quite there...
2 pts
Purpose for Writing Letter
Way to go!
Student states a valid reason for writing a letter to the author.
Good work.
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)
Not quite there...
Student does not state a reason for writing a letter to the author.
Favorite Part of the Story
Way to go!
Student states what part of the novel is his/her favorite and why. Includes a paragraph about why this is and relates this back to the literary elements within the story.
Good work.
Student states his/her favorite part of the story and includes a limited discussion about why this is. Does not include a discussion of literary elements.
Not quite there...
Student states his/her favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Least favorite part of the Story
Way to go!
Student states his/her least favorite part of the story and includes a paragraph about why this is. Relates it back to the author's use of literary elements.
Good work.
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.
Not quite there...
Student states his/her least favorite part of the story but does not state why.
Suggestions
Way to go!
Student states how she thinks the author could have improved the story. Clear reasons are given for additional scenes or character development. Even if no improvement is suggested, a clear explanation is given.
Good work.
Student includes some thoughts about the additional scenes or character development but does not go into much detail.
Not quite there...
Student does not discuss improvements to the story or explain why she thinks it is fine as is.
Conclusion
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Student includes a conclusion to the letter that coherently wraps up the letter.
Good work.
Student includes a conclusion that is lacking in completeness of thought.
Not quite there...
Student includes a conclusion that does not coherently wrap up the letter, but an attempt is demonstrated.
Letter Format
Way to go!
Student uses correct format for writing a letter including: heading, date, salutation, body paragraphs, closing, and signature.
Good work.
Student uses most of the elements of letter. Several elements are missing.
Not quite there...
Student does not follow correct letter format.
Keywords:
Letter to a Soldier
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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