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Letter to the Editor (Grade 9) Letter to the Editor Students choose an issue of concern and write a letter to the editor. Rubric Code: P63964 By Smckelvey Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Journalism Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Editorial
	Fair 1 pts	Good 2 pts	Excellent 3 pts
Introduction	Fair The writer does not present a reason for writing the letter.	Good The writer presents a reason for writing to the editor but does not make it perfectly clear.	Excellent The writer presents a clear reason for writing to the editor.
Arguments/Opinion	Fair Writes a few simple, underdeveloped ideas. Provides very few facts supporting his/her point of view. Is not very persuasive.	Good Shows some understanding of a social issue. Provides some understanding of her/his point of view. Attempts to persuade.	Excellent Writes and develops ideas of some complexity. Includes a counter-argument. Supports his/her view with relevant facts. Is very persuasive.
Ending	Fair The writer ends the article leaving the reader hanging or confused. There is no clear summary, recommendation, or call to action.	Good The writer ends the article in the final paragraph by summarizing issues and suggestions for further action.	Excellent The issue is summarized, and the recommendation is made, or the action required is clear and compelling.
Format Introduction - Dear Editor Closing - Sincerely yours, [name] city and province.	Fair Some aspects of the format are present.	Good Most aspects of the format are present	Excellent All aspects of the format are present
Conventions Grammar, spelling, and punctuation.	Fair The letter contains many grammatical errors	Good The letter contains some grammatical errors	Excellent The letter contains few grammatical errors.