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Letter to the Editor Rubric Code: WX5924 By adambender Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Project Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Letter To The Editor
	Needs Work 1 pts	Acceptable 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Author's Purpose	Needs Work There no clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, and there is no hook to grab the reader's attention.	Acceptable The letter has a clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, OR it has a hook to grab the reader's attention.	Excellent There is a clear thesis statement that reflects the writer's position in the first paragraph, and there is a hook to grab the reader's attention.
Article and Information	Needs Work The letter does not mention the name of the article already printed by the paper, or where and when the article was printed. The letter does not include the author's name or hometown.	Acceptable The letter mentions the article already printed, but not its name or where and when it appeared. The letter includes a name or where the author is from, but not both pieces of information.	Excellent The letter mentions the name of the article already printed by the paper, and it tells where and when the article was printed. The article includes the author's name and where he or she lives.
Opinion	Needs Work The letter covers more than three points and strays from the thesis often. The author does not make a personal connection to the story.	Acceptable The letter covers two or three points and mostly focuses on the thesis. The author uses a personal story that supports their point.	Excellent The letter does not cover more than one or two points and focuses on the thesis. The author uses a personal story to make their point by connecting the story to their life.
Writing Structure	Needs Work There is no clear beginning, middle, or end to the essay. It has four or more grammar or punctuation errors.	Acceptable There is a beginning, middle and an end to the essay. It has three or fewer grammar or punctuation errors.	Excellent Is there a clear beginning, middle, and end. The essay is free of grammar or punctuation errors.
Tone	Needs Work The author's tone changes through the article. The tone of the letter does not match or support the written opinion expressed.	Acceptable The author's tone is consistent and appropriate through most of the article. The author's tone is consistent with their opinion.	Excellent The author's tone is consistent and appropriate for the intended audience. The author clarifies their opinion through the tone of their writing.