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Message in a Bottle Theme Project
Students will write a letter and place it in a bottle. The letter will be written from the perspective of one of the characters and include evidence from the text that supports the theme.
Rubric Code:
Z85BA3
By
kflerchinger12
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
K-5, 6-8
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Message in a Bottle Theme Project
Above
4 pts
Meeting
3 pts
Approaching
2 pts
Below
1 pts
Letter Format
Above
The letter includes all the essential components of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Each paragraph contains a minimum of 5 sentences. The letter is written from the perspective of their chosen character all of the time.
Meeting
The letter is missing one component of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Most paragraphs have 5 sentences. The letter is written from the perspective of their chosen character some of the time.
Approaching
The letter is missing two components of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Some paragraphs have 5 sentences.The letter is somewhat written from the perspective of their chosen character.
Below
The letter is not in letter format. None of the paragraphs have 5 sentences. The letter is not written from the perspective of the character.
Theme Analysis
Above
A strong theme has been identified and it is clear the student understands what a theme is. The student has included how the theme has changed his/her life.
Meeting
A theme has been identified and somewhat understands what theme is. The student included how the theme has changed his/her life.
Approaching
A theme was attempted to be identified, but the student may not be clear about what a theme is. The student did not include how the theme has changed his/her life.
Below
A theme was not identified or shows serious lack of understanding about theme. The student did not attempt to show how theme has changed his/her life.
Text Evidence
Above
Two pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence is directly drawn from the text. The evidence is directly related to the theme.
Meeting
Two pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related to, but does not necessarily relate to the theme.
Approaching
One piece of evidence is identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related t, but doees not necessarily relate to the theme.
Below
No evidence to support the theme was identified or the evidence does not support the theme at all.
Creativity and Effort
Above
The bottle is decorated with scenery or symbols directly related to the text. It is colorful, creative, and a sense of pride is evident.
Meeting
The bottle is decorated with scenery or symbols related to the text. It is creative, but may look a little rushed.
Approaching
The bottle is deocrated with scenery or symbols that may not be related to the text or there is evidence that little effort was put into being creative.
Below
The bottle is not decorated at all or the scenery/symbols are not related to the text at all. There is no evidence of effort.
Grammar and Spelling
Above
There are no grammar or spelling errors present.
Meeting
There are less than 2 grammar and spelling errors.
Approaching
There are more than 2 grammar and spelling errors, but it does not interfere with the letter overall.
Below
Serious grammar and spelling errors interfere with the effectiveness of the letter.
Subjects:
Communication
Types:
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