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Letter to the government Letter to the Editor Write a letter to the government of Ontario explaining why single use plastic water bottles should be banned. Rubric Code: V245C74 By taniamunro Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: 6-8

Letter
	Level 1 (N/A)	Level 2 (N/A)	Level 3 (N/A)	Level 4 (N/A)
Introduction	Level 1 The writer does not present a reason for writing the letter.	Level 2 The writer presents a reason for writing to the editor but does not make it perfectly clear.	Level 3 The writer presents a clear reason for writing to the editor.	Level 4 The writer presents a clear and engaging opening, with a strongly presented reasoning.
Arguments/Opinion	Level 1 Writes a few simple, underdeveloped ideas. Provides very few facts supporting his/her point of view. Is not very persuasive.	Level 2 Shows some understanding of a social issue. Provides some understanding of her/his point of view. Attempts to persuade.	Level 3 Writes and develops ideas of some complexity. Includes a counter-argument. Supports his/her view with relevant facts. Writing is persuasive.	Level 4 Writes and develops many strong and complex ideas. Clearly explains counter-argument. Supports position with many relevant facts. Is very persuasive.
Ending	Level 1 The writer does not have a clear conclusion.	Level 2 The writer ends the article leaving the reader hanging or confused. There is no clear summary, recommendation, or call to action.	Level 3 The writer ends the article in the final paragraph by summarizing issues and suggestions for further action.	Level 4 The issue is summarized, and the recommendation is made, or the action required is clear and compelling.
Format Introduction - Dear Editor Closing - Sincerely yours, [name] city and province.	Level 1 Very few aspects of the format are present.	Level 2 Some aspects of the format are present.	Level 3 Most aspects of the format are present	Level 4 All aspects of the format are present
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Level 1 The letter contains many grammatical errors	Level 2 The letter contains some grammatical errors	Level 3 The letter contains a few grammatical errors.	Level 4 The letter contains very few, if any, grammatical errors.