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Letter from Will (We All Fall Down - Fiction) 
Diary Entry for a Main Character (The Outsiders - Fiction)
Imagine you are the main character in your book. Write a letter to your mother. Your entry must be between 3-4 complete paragraphs.
Rubric Code: QXB649W
By e19979
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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4 pts

3

3 pts

2

2 pts

1

1 pts

Background

Describe main events and give important details to support them.
4

The entry is inviting, thoroughly states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes many interesting details from the novel. There are at least 4 detailed paragraphs.
3

The entry clearly states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes interesting details from the novel. There are at least 3 detailed paragraphs.
2

The entry states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes some details from the novel. There are less than 3 complete paragraphs and details are basic.
1

The entry occasionally states the main events that have been encountered by the character and includes few details from the novel. There are not enough sentences to capture the idea.
Point of view

Write from the character's point of view, 1st person (use I). Write details in the correct order in which they happened.
4

Details are effectively placed in a logical order and the way they are presented follows 1st person point of view.
3

Details are placed in a logical order and the way in which they are presented/introduced follows first person point of view.
2

Some details are not in a logical or expected order, and this distracts the reader. First person point of view is used most of the time.
1

Many details are not in a logical or expected order. There is little sense that the writing is organized. Entry is not written in first person point of view.
Characterization

Include how the character was feeling, what the character was thinking, or any character motives during the event.
4

Diary entry thoroughly focuses on character's feelings, thoughts, or motives regarding the events they are involved in. The character's voice is consistently present throughout the text.
3

Diary entry focuses on character's feelings, thoughts, and/or or motives regarding the events they are involved in. The character's voice is present throughout the text.
2

Diary entry focuses on character's basic feelings, thoughts, and/or motive regarding the events they are involved in. The character's voice is not often present. The text is a retell of event.
1

Diary entry does not focus on character's feelings, thoughts, and/or motives regarding the events they are involved in. The character's voice is not present. The text is a basic retell of events.
Spelling/ Grammar

Make sure your spelling, language, and punctuation are all correct.
4

Work is free of grammatical and spelling errors. All sentences flow logically together. Work is typed or extremely neatly written. Consistent verb tense is used throughout.
3

Work contains few grammatical and spelling errors. Most sentences flow logically together. Work is neatly written. Consistent verb tense is used throughout.
2

Work contains some grammatical and spelling errors. Some sentences flow logically together. Verb tense is not consistent.
1

Work contains many grammatical and spelling errors. Sentences rarely flow logically together. Many jumps from past to present tense.
Format

Follow a friendly letter format as outlined in class.
4

Clearly follows the outline of a letter including date, greeting and closing with appropriate spacing. There is a clear introduction, body and conclusion.
3

Follows most of the outline of a letter including date, greeting and closing. Spacing may not be appropriate. There is an introduction, body and conclusion.
2

Follows some of the outline of a letter including date, greeting and/or closing. Spacing may not be appropriate. The introduction, body and conclusion are not clear or organized.
1

Does not resemble the outline of a letter. Components such as: including date, greeting and/or closing are missing. Spacing is not appropriate. Parts of the introduction, body and/or conclusion are missing.




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