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Compare/Contrast LETTER 
ODE Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: XX5WX36
By ThomRok
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
  4

EXCEEDS

(N/A)

3

MEETS

(N/A)

2

APPROACHING

(N/A)

1

DEVELOPING

(N/A)

IDEAS & CONTENT

COMPARE/CONTRAST:Connecting writer's life with recipient of letter; thoughtful, sensitive questions
4

The writing is exceptionally clear, focused, in-depth and interesting. It holds the reader’s attention. Main ideas stand out and are developed by strong, accurate support and rich details. 3 points of comparison are included.
3

The writing is clear and focused. The reader can easily understand the main ideas. Support is present, although it may be limited or rather general. 2 points of comparison are included.
2

Main ideas are somewhat unclear or development is attempted but minimal; extensive repetition. Only 1 point of comparison included.
1

The writing lacks a central idea; too short to demonstrate clear idea. No point of comparison included.
AUTHOR'S PURPOSE

Polite, cordial tone
4

Establishes & maintains an authentic, insightful purpose, carefully focused throughout; vivid awareness of audience needs, sustains distinctive & appropriate tone, always using language precisely suited to task.
3

Establishes & maintains (inconsistently) an authentic purpose throughout; awareness of audience needs; conveys appropriate tone, with general use of language suited to task.
2

Attempts to establish suitable purpose (not well maintained); numerous lapses in focus & tone; inconsistent awareness of audience needs; no use of language specific to task.
1

Lacks sense of purpose; very limited awareness of audience needs; inappropriate tone.
ORGANIZATION

Formal letter structure
4

The organization enhances the central idea(s) and its
development and helps reader move through the text easily. Clearly structured like a well-formed letter.
3

Organization is clear and coherent. Order and structure are present, but may seem formulaic. Resembles a basic letter.
2

The writing lacks a clear organizational structure. The writing is either difficult to follow and the reader has to reread substantial portions, or the form of a letter is hard to see.
1

The writing lacks coherence; organization seems random and disjointed. Even after rereading, the reader remains confused. No structure that resembles a letter.
CONVENTIONS

Spelling
Capitalization
Punctuation
Grammar & Usage
4

The writing demonstrates exceptionally strong control of standard writing conventions and uses them effectively to enhance communication. Errors are so few and so minor that the reader can easily skim right over them.
3

The writing demonstrates control of standard writing conventions. Significant errors do not occur frequently. Minor errors, while perhaps noticeable, do not impede readability; moderate need for editing.
2

The writing demonstrates little control of standard writing conventions. Frequent, significant errors impede readability; substantial need for editing.
1

Numerous errors in usage, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation repeatedly distract the reader and make the text difficult to read; need for extensive editing.




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