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Message in a Bottle Theme Project

Students will write a letter and place it in a bottle. The letter will be written from the perspective of one of the characters and include evidence from the text that supports the theme.

Rubric Code: EAB5X8

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Subject: Communication

Type: Project

Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Message in a Bottle Theme Project
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Letter Format	1 The letter is not in letter format. None of the paragraphs have 5 sentences. The letter is not written from the perspective of the character.	2 The letter is missing two components of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Some paragraphs have 5 sentences.The letter is somewhat written from the perspective of their chosen character.	3 The letter is missing one component of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Most paragraphs have 5 sentences. The letter is written from the perspective of their chosen character some of the time.	4 The letter includes all the essential components of a letter (date, greeting, body, closure and signature). Each paragraph contains a minimum of 5 sentences. The letter is written from the perspective of their chosen character all of the time.
Theme Analysis	1 A theme was not identified or shows serious lack of understanding about theme. The student did not attempt to show how theme has changed his/her life.	2 A theme was attempted to be identified, but the student may not be clear about what a theme is. The student did not include how the theme has changed his/her life.	3 A theme has been identified and somewhat understands what theme is. The student included how the theme has changed his/her life.	4 A strong theme has been identified and it is clear the student understands what a theme is. The student has included how the theme has changed his/her life.
Text Evidence	1 No evidence to support the theme was identified or the evidence does not support the theme at all.	2 One piece of evidence is identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related t, but doees not necessarily relate to the theme.	3 Two pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related to, but does not necessarily relate to the theme.	4 Two pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence is directly drawn from the text. The evidence is directly related to the theme.
Creativity and Effort	1 The bottle is not decorated at all or the scenery/symbols are not related to the text at all. There is no evidence of effort.	2 The bottle is deocrated with scenery or symbols that may not be related to the text or there is evidence that little effort was put into being creative.	3 The bottle is decorated with scenery or symbols related to the text. It is creative, but may look a little rushed.	4 The bottle is decorated with scenery or symbols directly related to the text. It is colorful, creative, and a sense of pride is evident.
Grammar and Spelling	1 Serious grammar and spelling errors interfere with the effectiveness of the letter.	2 There are more than 2 grammar and spelling errors, but it does not interfere with the letter overall.	3 There are less than 2 grammar and spelling errors.	4 There are no grammar or spelling errors present.

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