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Advice Column

You are to write a Dear Abby letter from one of the characters in your book to this advice columnist. You are to seek answers to a problem that the character deals with in the book. You are then to write a response back with a solution from the columnist.

Rubric Code: NX8X9A5

By shaiduck

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Advice Column Enter rubric description
	Exceeds Expectations 3 pts	Meets Expectations 2 pts	Needs Revision 1 pts
Problem/ Essential Question 3 pts Is the problem/essential question clearly stated?	Exceeds Expectations Clear, precise question stated with explanation.	Meets Expectations Vague question stated, vague explanation.	Needs Revision Simple question stated, no explanation.
Clarity 3 pts Is the explanation easy to understand? Does it provide enough information to help solve the problem?	Exceeds Expectations Clear, detailed explanation; gives information to help solve the problem	Meets Expectations Vague explanation; not enough information to solve the problem	Needs Revision Basic explanation given, no details
Key Components 3 pts Are all the components present (salutation, problem, question, unique name, length)	Exceeds Expectations All of the requirements present	Meets Expectations About 75% of requirements present	Needs Revision Less than 50% of requirements present
Sentence Structure / Punctuation 3 pts Sentences have minimal grammar errors, correct punctuation and capitalization.	Exceeds Expectations The article contains no more than two errors. There is nothing in the spelling, usage or mechanics that is distracting to the reader.	Meets Expectations There are more than 2 errors in subject/verb agreement. There are 1-3 punctuation or capitalization errors.	Needs Revision There are many grammar, punctuation and capitalization errors.