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Letter to the Author Rubric 
Rubric Code: PXB6BW7
By MoniqueNicole
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Subject: English  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: K-5

Powered by iRubric Letter to the Author Rubric
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Poor

6 pts

Grammar

Excellent

Student's spelling is always correct and grammar conventions such as periods, commas and capitalization are used correctly.
Good

Student's spelling is mostly correct and grammar conventions such as periods, commas and capitalization are used correctly.
Poor

Student's spelling is rarely correct and grammar conventions such as periods, commas and capitalization are used correctly.
Text Evidence

Excellent

Students use 2-3 specific characters, events or images from the text to support their opinions and thoughts on the author's book.
Good

Students use 1-2 specific characters, events or images from the text to support their opinions and thoughts on the author's book.
Poor

Students use no specific characters, events or images from the text to support their opinions and thoughts on the author's book.
Clarity

Excellent

Student is able to clearly express their thoughts and opinion. The letter is easy to follow and cohesive throughout.
Good

Student is able to somewhat clearly express their thoughts and opinion. The letter is easy to follow and cohesive throughout.
Poor

Student is unable to clearly express their thoughts and opinion. The letter is easy to follow and cohesive throughout.
Letter Elements

Excellent

The letter contains all of the elements of a letter to the author: a greeting, salutation, opening, closing, reaction to the story, favorite character(s), favorite part(s) and likes/dislikes.
Good

The letter contains most of the elements of a letter to the author: a greeting, salutation, opening, closing, reaction to the story, favorite character(s), favorite part(s) and likes/dislikes.
Poor

The letter contains very few of the elements of a letter to the author: a greeting, salutation, opening, closing, reaction to the story, favorite character(s), favorite part(s) and likes/dislikes.




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