- Username
- Password
forgot?

iRubric: "All Summer in a Day" Persuasive Letter rubric

edit print share Copy to my rubrics Bookmark test run assess... delete Do more...
"All Summer in a Day" Persuasive Letter Letter of Request- Persuasive Rubric Code: ZXA886 By donnacopp Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Persuasive Letter
	6 pts	5 pts	4 pts	3 pts
Format/Mechanics	6 ABOVE EXPECTATIONS The letter shows virtually no mistakes; all friendly letter components are included and properly located (heading, greeting, body, closing, and signature).	5 MEETS EXPECTATIONS The letter has some errors and/or is missing some components of a friendly letter.	4 NEARING EXPECTATIONS The letter has multiple errors and/or is missing several standard components of a friendly letter.	3 BELOW EXPECTATIONS The large number of errors is distracting and takes away from the meaning of the text. Writing is not in friendly letter format or is missing more than 3 components.
Introduction/Purpose	6 The introduction clearly and eloquently identifies the problem.	5 The introduction clearly identifies the problem.	4 The introduction is relatively clear in stating the problem.	3 There is no introduction; the writer jumps in with details without identifying the problem.
Main Points	6 The letter contains extremely convincing persuasive points.	5 The letter contains convincing points.	4 The letter contains relatively convincing points.	3 The letter contains no persuasive points.
Supporting Details	6 Reasoning is clear. The reader knows exactly what is being requested and the supporting reasons for the request. The desired outcome logically follows the reasoning.	5 The letter is mostly clear and understandable. The writer's request is clear and basically logical.	4 There are some unclear details in the letter that are confusing. The writer's request is clear, but some supporting details are illogical.	3 It is unclear what the writer is trying to say. There are no logical supporting details.
Closing Statement	6 The closing statement is strong and leaves the reader understanding the writer's position.	5 The closing statement is recognizable.	4 The closing statement is somewhat recognizable.	3 There is no closing statement; the letter just ends.