iRubric: Persuasive Letter rubric

An incomplete, vague, or confused understanding is demonstrated. The student's arguments are oversimplified and/or inconsistent. Awareness of audience may be apparent but is not sustained.

A sufficient but generalized understanding is demonstrated. The student's arguments are appropriate and straightforward. Awareness of audience is generally sustained

A thoughtful and competent understanding is demonstrated. The student's arguments are well considered and sound. Awareness of audience is sustained.

A perceptive and thorough understanding is demonstrated. The student's arguments are adept and convincing. A precise awareness of audience is effectively sustained.

The student did not attempt to make the letter's appearance authentic through the technique specified. The student made a limited attempt to use authentic Shakespearean language.

The student made a satisfactory replication of a letter from that time period by using the technique specified. The student used Shakespearean language, although sometimes incorrectly.

The student made a proficient replication of a letter from that time period by using the technique specified in an interesting way. The student used Shakespearean language fairly effectively.

The student made an excellent replication of a letter from that time period by using the technique specified in a thoughtful and creative way. The student used Shakespearean language very effectively and realistically.