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East Meets West 
Objective: Write a friendly letter as Shirley Temple Wong to Fourth Cousin in China, describing the many differences between Shirley’s home in Chungking, China, and Brooklyn, New York. Remember that Fourth Cousin is in China and everything foreign must be carefully described so that she can get a clear picture of what you are telling her. (For example, Fourth Cousin isn't familiar with iceboxes, stickball, or washing machines. Therefore, your descriptions needs to be full of detail.) This letter is going into your writing portfolio. Be sure to do your BEST WORK.
Rubric Code: Z9C57
By jabes2196
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Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric East Meets West
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Outstanding

4 pts

Cultural differences

Poor

The letter compares or contrasts less then ten cultural differences. There is no supporting information or support is incomplete.
Fair

The letter compares and contrasts cultural differences, but the supporting information is incomplete or unclear.
Good

The letter compares and contrasts ten cultural differences clearly, but the supporting information is general.
Outstanding

The letter compares and contrasts ten or more cultural differences clearly. Specific examples to illustrate the comparisons and contrasts are given.
Cultural expressions/Role Play

Poor

No cultural expressions were given. The writer did not take on the role of Shirley.
Fair

The writter attempted to take on the role of Shirley, but was not consistent in character. The letter contains two cultural expressoins used by Shirley, but not used in the correct context.
Good

The writer took on the role of Shirley, but was not always consistent in character. (sounding like Shirley) The letter contains two cultural expressions used by Shirley, but one is not used in the correct context.
Outstanding

The writer took on the role of Shirley. The letter contains two more more cultural expressions used by Shirley and are used in the correct context. This could be a strong statement, a relevant quotation, statistic, or question addressed to the reader.
Transitions

Poor

The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistent. No evidence of first word vary.
Fair

Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy. An attempt at first word vary was made.
Good

The paper moves from one idea to the next, but there is little variety. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas and first word vary.
Outstanding

The paper moves smoothly from one idea to the next. The paper uses comparison and contrast transition words to show relationships between ideas. The paper uses first word vary and transitions.
Grammar, Spelling, Letter Format

Poor

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the letter. Numerous requirements for a friendly letter are missing.
Fair

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the contentof the letter.
Good

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the letter.
Outstanding

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content of the letter.
Letter Format

Poor

Numerous requirements for a friendly letter are missing. The letter lacks a greeting, conclusion, and does not contain two paragraphs explaining the cultural differences.
Fair

Several of the requirements for a friendly letter are missing. The letter contains an incomplete greeting, two paragraphs explaining the cultural differences, and an incomplete closing. (In total, four paragraphs.)
Good

Complies with almost all the requirements for a friendly letter. The letter contains a greeting that is general, two paragraphs explaining the cultural differences, and a general closing. (In total, four paragraphs.)
Outstanding

The letter complies with all the requirements for a friendly letter.
There is a creative greeting, two paragraphs explaining the cultural differences, and a strong closing. (In total, four paragraphs.)



Keywords:
  • Make sure to include at least ten cultural differences, at least two cultural expressions that Shirley used, follow the correct letter format, and include a creative greeting/closing in your letter.


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