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Letter to a Character

Students write a letter to a character in their novel.Each letter should contain all parts of a letter. Students should address a major conflict in the story and an imagined response from the characters.

Rubric Code: R986C3

By jmanukas

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Letter to a Character
	No Attempt 1 pts	Emerging 2 pts	Meets Expectations 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Format	No Attempt No attempt at proper letter form. Letter was unacceptable brief.	Emerging Some parts are in letter: Date Greeting Body Closing Signature Letter was double spaced with 10-point Times New Roman Font Letter was close to the appropriate length (500-750 words.	Meets Expectations All parts of the letter are used and in correct placement. Letter was double-spaced with 10-point Times New Roman font. Letter length was in the 500-750 range.	Excellent Superior use of all parts of a letter. Neatly spaced and attractive. May have shown creativity in the use of these parts. Letter length was appropriate to the content needed, and care was shown in extending details while using concise language.
Conventions	No Attempt Little attempt at proper mechanics and converntions is made. It is clear that revision was needed and not used.	Emerging Spelling, punctuation, grammar and usuage have fewer than 5 errors.	Meets Expectations Spelling, punctuation and grammar are nearly perfect and demonstrate some attempt at varied syntax and stylistic choices.	Excellent Letter displays excellent conventions with stylistic choices that demonstrate an understanding of syntax variation and precise word choice.