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My Teacher is an Alien

Students write a letter-to-the-editor persuading readers that their teacher is an alien; they must include an interesting opening, three pieces of evidence, and a convincing closing.

Rubric Code: YX6X3W

By mamvb17

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

My Teacher is an Alien
	Poor 3 pts	Fair 7 pts	Good 10 pts
Introduction	Poor Does not explain why you are writing your letter or why readers should care that aliens are taking over ESMS; 3 or less sentences.	Fair Explains why you are writing your letter but does not explain why readers should care that aliens are taking over ESMS; at least 4 sentences.	Good "Hooks" the reader - explains why you are writing your letter and why readers should care that aliens are taking over ESMS; at least 5 sentences.
Evidence	Poor Only 1 piece of evidence is given.	Fair Only 2 different pieces of evidence are given or 3 pieces of evidence are not separated into 3 paragraphs. Separate paragraphs are less than 3 sentences.	Good Provides 3 different pieces of evidence supporting your theory. Each piece of evidence is explained in a separate paragraph and each paragraph is at least 3 sentences.
Closing	Poor There is no closing or closing is 1 sentence and makes no attempt to convince the reader of your theory.	Fair Closing is only 2 sentences and makes an attempt to convince the reader of your theory.	Good Closing is at least 3 sentences and is persuasive in your attempt to convince the reader of your theory.
Descriptions	Poor 1 or none of your evidence is fully described and/or specifically relates to your own individual theory.	Fair 2 pieces of evidence are fully described and specifically relate to your own individual theory.	Good Each piece of evidence is fully described and specifically relates to your own individual theory.
Mechanics	Poor Letter does not appear to have been spell-checked or proofread. Grammar and punctuation need a lot of work.	Fair Letter appears to have been spell-checked and proofread but grammar and punctuation need some work.	Good Letter has been spell-checked and proofread. Grammar and punctuation are suitable for submission to the Milford Mirror.