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Letter to the Editor Rubric 
Letter to the Editor Rubric
Rubric Code: LCB647
By joyceb1
Draft
Public Rubric
Subject: English  
Type: Reading  
Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Fair

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Introduction

Excellent

This letter is written with an interesting lead to bring the reader into the story. Clearly connects to the Holocaust.
Good

This letter is written with a lead but it needs to be more interesting.
Fair

This letter is written with a boring lead which does not encourage the reader to continue.
Poor

The letter does not contain a lead or lead is unsatisfactory. No connection to the Holocaust.
Background Information

Excellent

This letter contains an abundant amount of background information about the current event. Writer explains three facts or examples from the article.
Good

This letter contains some background information about the current event. Writer explains two facts or examples from the article.
Fair

This letter contains very little background information about the current event. Writer explains one fact or example from the article.
Poor

This letter contains no background information about the current event.
Opinion

Excellent

This letter has a clearly stated and underlined opinion toward the beginning of the piece.
Good

This letter has an opinion that could be stated more clearly using better wording.
Fair

This letter has an opinion which is somewhat confusing.
Poor

The writer is very confusing about his/her opinion on the issue.
Support

Excellent

This letter contains at least 3 different, but logical reasons of support for the stated opinion.
Good

This letter contains at least 2 logical reason of support for the stated opinion.
Fair

This article contains only one opinion.
Poor

This article does not contain any valid reasons for the given opinion.
Structure

Excellent

The letter is written in a logical order and flows well.
Good

The letter is written in a logical order but does not flow well.
Fair

The letter is poorly structured.
Poor

The letter lacks all structure.
Closing/Call to Action

Excellent

The writer ends the article giving a specific recommendation for the reader to take action and the reasons for the recommendation.
Good

The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action with only one reason for the recommendation.
Fair

The writer ends the article giving a recommendation for the reader to take action without a reason for the recommendation.
Poor

The ending of the story does not give any clear recommendations for the reader to take action.






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