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Letter to the Author Theme Project 
Book Jacket Theme Project
Rubric Code: GXX7C7X
By heatherailes
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8

Powered by iRubric Letter to the Author Theme Project
  Above

4 pts

Meeting

3 pts

Approaching

2 pts

Below

1 pts

Letter Format

Above

The letter has all
the required elements, including: 3 pieces of evidence from the story to explain why you think your theme is accurate, 3 questions about the story, a description of the part of the book you like best, an appropriate greeting and sign off (Dear….Sincerely,)
Meeting

The letter is missing one of
the required elements, including: 3 pieces of evidence from the story to explain why you think your theme is accurate, 3 questions about the story, a description of the part of the book you like best, an appropriate greeting and sign off (Dear….Sincerely,)
Approaching

The letter is missing two of
the required elements, including: 3 pieces of evidence from the story to explain why you think your theme is accurate, 3 questions about the story, a description of the part of the book you like best, an appropriate greeting and sign off (Dear….Sincerely,)
Below

The letter is missing three or more of the required elements, including: 3 pieces of evidence from the story to explain why you think your theme is accurate, 3 questions about the story, a description of the part of the book you like best, an appropriate greeting and sign off (Dear….Sincerely,)
Theme Analysis

Above

A strong theme has been identified and it is clear the student understands what a theme is.
Meeting

A theme has been identified and it is clear the student mostly understands what theme is.
Approaching

Identification of a theme was attempted, but the student may not be clear about what a theme is.
Below

A theme was not identified or shows serious lack of understanding about theme.
Text Evidence

Above

Three 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.
Meeting

Three pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related to, but does not necessarily relate to the theme.
Approaching

One or two pieces of evidence are identified in the letter. The text evidence may be related t, but does not necessarily relate to the theme.
Below

No evidence to support the theme was identified or the evidence does not support the theme at all.
Creativity and Effort

Above

The letter references characters, scenes and/or symbols related to the text. It is creative, and a sense of pride is evident.
Meeting

The letter references characters, scenes and/or symbols related to the text. It is creative, but may seem a little rushed.
Approaching

The letter references characters, scenes and/or symbols that may not be related to the text or there is evidence that little effort was put into being creative.
Below

The letter does not reference characters or scenes at all or the imagery, scenery or symbols are not related to the text. There is no evidence of effort.
Grammar and Spelling

Above

There are no grammar or spelling errors present.
Meeting

There are fewer than 3 grammar and spelling errors.
Approaching

There are more than 3 grammar and spelling errors, but it does not interfere with the letter overall.
Below

Serious grammar and spelling errors interfere with the effectiveness of the letter.





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