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Letter: Open Letter 
Letter: Open Letter
Write an open letter to the Board of Education about the banning of the book "Maus".
Rubric Code: L23X7AX
By Jerri1wv
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  First Class

10-9
Exceeds the Standard

(N/A)

Standard Delivery Rate Applies

8-7
Meets the Standard

(N/A)

Pony Express

4-6
Partially Meets the Standard

(N/A)

Return to Sender

1-3
Does not Meet Standard Yet

(N/A)

Organization: Letter

(Writing - IE)
First Class

Follows consistent letter format and uses that format to emphasize your points in an interesting/creative/insightful wa
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

Follows consistent letter format
Pony Express

Inconsistent letter format (may be missing key features to a letter)
Return to Sender

What? A letter? I thought we were writing instructional manuals for a '73 Vega
Content: Details

(Writing - IE)
First Class

Rich, compelling, sensory details that show rather than tell consistently; consistently uses specific information that demonstrates your opinion
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

Sensory details that tend to show rather than tell; most support a bigger idea; uses specific information to demonstrate your opinion
Pony Express

Details that tend to tell rather than show; 3 or more extraneous details that serve little vital purpose; uses mostly generalities to demonstrate your opinion
Return to Sender

Um.. I'm supposed to write a letter about what?
Voice:

(Writing - IE)
First Class

Writer’s energy and passion for the subject drive the writing, making the paper lively, expressive, and engaging. Feels honest.
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

Writer obviously interested and involved in topic. Seems honest.
Pony Express

Writer shows little interest or involvement in topic; Many obvious statements. Seems a little contrived.
Return to Sender

Writer doesn’t seem interested in the topic yet. Feels forced.
MUGS

Mechanics, Grammar, Spelling
(MUGS)
First Class

The student uses sophisticated punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience. Although perhaps not perfect, the piece is highly polished; No interfering errors
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

The student uses appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 1 interfering error
Pony Express

The student demonstrates some evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 2-3 interfering errors
Return to Sender

The student demonstrates limited evidence of the ability to use appropriate punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure to suit purpose, context, and audience; 4 + interfering errors
Timeliness

(Academic Initiative)
First Class

Turned in right on time, even early perhaps
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

Turned in up to one day late
Pony Express

Turned in up to one week late
Return to Sender

Turned in more than one week late
Evidence of Thinking

Pre-writing, drafts, revision sheets, notes, etc.
(Academic Initiative)
First Class

Three or more piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Standard Delivery Rate Applies

Two pieces of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Pony Express

One piece of evidence of your thinking and composition process
Return to Sender

No evidence of thinking. Which is sad.



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