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Letter to a Character 
Letter to a Character
Students write a letter to a character in their novel.Each letter should contain all parts of a letter. Students should address a major conflict in the story and an imagined response from the characters.
Rubric Code: HX4W4X6
By t10r10
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Powered by iRubric Letter to a Character
  No Attempt

1 pts

Emerging

2 pts

Meets Expectations

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Format

No Attempt

No attempt at proper letter form. Letter was unacceptable brief.
Emerging

Some parts are in letter:<BR>
Date<BR>
Greeting<BR>
Body<BR>
Closing<BR>
Signature<BR>
<BR>
Letter was double spaced with 10-point Times New Roman Font <BR>
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Meets Expectations

All parts of the letter are used and in correct placement.<BR>
<BR>
Letter was double-spaced with 10-point Times New Roman font.<BR>
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Excellent

Superior use of all parts of a letter. Neatly spaced and attractive. May have shown creativity in the use of these parts.<BR>
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Letter length was appropriate to the content needed, and care was shown in extending details while using concise language.
Conventions

No Attempt

Little attempt at proper mechanics and converntions is made. It is clear that revision was needed and not used.
Emerging

Spelling, punctuation, grammar and usuage have fewer than 5 errors.
Meets Expectations

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are nearly perfect and demonstrate some attempt at varied syntax and stylistic choices.
Excellent

Letter displays excellent conventions with stylistic choices that demonstrate an understanding of syntax variation and precise word choice.
Conflict

No Attempt

No attempt to address the conflict between characters.
Emerging

Letter states the conflict and gives limited background on that conflict. <BR>
<BR>
Letter attempts to give a solution to the problem that may or may not be logical.<BR>
<BR>
Letter may have a mistake in interpretation of the conflict.
Meets Expectations

Letter includes some background on the conflict and some explanation of the issue the two characters are struggling with. <BR>
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Letter gives a solution that is appropriate.<BR>
<BR>
Letter makes no mistakes in interpretation of the conflict.
Excellent

Letter subtly addresses the conflict between the two characters. <BR>
<BR>
Uses proper context to explain the issues surrounding the conflict. <BR>
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Letter gives a thoughtful solution that fits the personality of the characters.
Vivid Language

No Attempt

No attempt to use vivid language. Or vivid language is not highlighted.
Emerging

Very few attempts (0-4) at vivid language. Vivid language may or may not be highlighted.
Meets Expectations

Student identified five instances of vivid language that helped the reader imagine the scene. Attempts were logical and appealing.
Excellent

Superior use of vivid/descriptive language was used. Student identified the use of these, and varied the senses/imagery. The language was sophisticated and not cliche.
Character Voice

No Attempt

No attempt to write in the character's voice or use the character's point of view.
Emerging

Student demonstrates an attempt to use the character's voice by selecting words and phrases that the character would use. <BR>
<BR>
The letter was written from the character's point of view and acknowledges his/her emotional state.
Meets Expectations

Student successfully used the character's voice by selecting words and phrases that the character would use. <BR>
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The letter demonstrates inferences about character's point of view and acknowledges his/her emotional state.
Excellent

Character voice is appropriate with word choice, phrases and the tone of the character. <BR>
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The character's point of view is true to his/her personality. <BR>
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Creativity and insight are demonstrated in the detail selection.



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  • Letter Character Novel Play

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