iRubric: Letter of Proposal- Hall of Recognition rubric

The writing begins with a clear and concise statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The support provides logically organized and clear evidence for the author's inclusion into the Hall of Recognition. The piece concludes with a final thought or call to action.

The writing contains a clear statement of opinion. The body provides support for this statement by means of evidence and logic. The support provides some organization and evidence for the author's inclusion into the Hall of Recognition. The writing concludes with a final thought or a call to action.

The writing contains a statement of opinion, and the body provides support for this statement with some vague evidence for the author's inclusion into the Hall of Recognition. The support is organized, but the organization may need improvement. The writing may not conclude with a call to action or a final thought.

The writing lacks any real organization, and it may also lack a statement of opinion.

There are few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling. Word choice is appropriate for the audience and often particularly apt or powerful.

There are minor errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling, but they are not distracting. Word choice is appropriate for the audience.

There are numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling to the point of distraction, but comprehension is still possible. Word choice may be inappropriate for the audience.

Numerous errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling significantly hinder comprehension. Word choice is inappropriate for the audience.