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Writing a Letter to the Editor Rubric Code: C49493 By jeffrey_jacobs Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: 6-8

Writing a Letter to the Editor 1 % Enter rubric description
	Distinguished 100 pts	Proficient 85 pts	Emerging 70 pts	No Score 60 pts
Ideas 50 %	Distinguished The writer asserts a sophisticated position that agrees or disagrees with a specific point made by the author of the editorial; the writer uses a variety of techniques to convince a particular audience to support his or her position; and the writer proposes a strong solution (if applicable).	Proficient The writer states a position that agrees or disagrees with the author of the editorial; the writer uses at least two types of appeals and one technique to convince an audience to support his or her position; and the writer proposes a solution (if applicable).	Emerging The writer shows a limited understanding of the author's ideas in the editorial. The position is unfocused or missing, persuasive appeals and techniques are not used to persuade the audience, and the writer does not offer a solution (if applicable).	No Score Shows no evidence.
Organization 10 %	Distinguished The letter is written in business leetter format, and the writer skillfully organizes the letter to suit the purpose and audience.	Proficient The letter is wrtten in business letter format, and the writer organizes the letter to suit the purpose and audience.	Emerging The letter is not properly formatted and/or the organization is difficult to follow. The writer shows a limited understanding of the purpose and/or audience.	No Score Shows no evidence.
Use of Language 15 %	Distinguished The writer's word choice skillfully supports the opinion.	Proficient The writer's word choice effectively supports the opinion.	Emerging The writer's word choice ineffectively supports the opinion.	No Score Shows no evidence.
Conventions 15 %	Distinguished Writing contains few or no errors in spelling, punctuation, or capitalization.	Proficient Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes do not detract from the letter.	Emerging Spelling, punctuation, and capitalization mistakes detract from meaning and/or readability.	No Score Shows no evidence.
Evidence of the Writing Process 10 %	Distinguished The texts demonstrate extensive evidence of the various stages of the writing process.	Proficient The texts demonstrate evidence of the various stages of the writing process.	Emerging The texts demonstrate little or no evidence of the various stages of the writing process.	No Score Shows no evidence.