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Rubric for Persuasive Letter Rubric for Persuasive Letter Write a letter to the government of Haiti persuading them to adopt the design of your earthquake proof structure. Explain why your design is best to withstand the forces of earthquakes. Use your notes to educate the Haitian government about forces associated with earthquakes, the geology of Haiti and structures. Rubric Code: WXW6W99 By jlhneely Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Persuasive Letter
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Introduction	Excellent Topic sentence is clearly developed. Introduction is creative and grabs the attention of the reader.	Good Topic sentence is clearly developed.	Fair Topic sentence is noted, but needs more work - too vague.	Poor Topic sentence is not stated at all.
Persuasive Elements	Excellent Writer provides 3 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides an example for each reason.	Good Writer provides 2 reasons to support topic sentence. Writer provides 2 examples to support each reason.	Fair Writer provides one reason to support topic sentence. Writer provides one example to support reason.	Poor Writer does not provide any reasons or examples.
Conclusion	Excellent Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons. Conclusion is creatively-written and memorable to the reader.	Good Conclusion reiterates topic sentence and reasons .	Fair Conclusion reiterates topic sentence, but does not enlist reasons.	Poor Conclusion has no reference of topic sentence or reasons.
Mechanics Use punctuation correctly in writing. Apply the rules for capitalization. Apply grammar conventions in writing.	Excellent No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Good 2 or less spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Fair 3-5 spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors	Poor 6 or more spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors