Problem Solution Letter Rubric

Fill out the left side and turn in with final

Problem Solution Checklist

I have –

______put my final draft in an unsealed addressed and stamped envelope

______stapled this form to the rough draft to be turned into Ms. Lutz when I give her my final

______Correctly formatted my letter into a block style business letter

______an effective lead using a quote, statistic, reflection, or other lead idea

______ An effective thesis statement clearly stating the problem and solution.

_______ Detailed examples supporting my thesis statement and clearly defining the problem with factual information

_______Detailed examples supporting my thesis statement and clearly defining the problem with factual information

_______ crossed out several “to be” verbs and replaced with vivid action verbs

_______used smooth transitions and varied the beginnings of my sentences

_______used professional etiquette

_______used an academic writing style avoiding contractions, 2nd person, colloquial language

______ used vivid language and style

I think I deserve a _________

Grade because of the following reasons.

Problem Solution Letter Rubric

A – These are well written letter that respond fully to the question asked. The best letters are confident and persuasive, showing a thorough understanding of the issue. Writers of these letters demonstrate stylistic maturity by an effective command of sentence structure, diction, and organization. It also exhibits the following:

· Letter formatted in business style (WP)

· Effective lead (WA)

· Excellent thesis (WA)

· Excellent examples supporting the thesis (WA)

· Excellent data supporting the thesis (WA)

· Letter has vivid show not tell images (WA)

· Excellent transitions (WA)

· Few grammar or spelling issues (WC)

· Vivid verbs and excellent word choice (WA)

· Letter is polite and professional (WP)

· Stamped and addressed envelope (WP)

· Two drafts submitted (WP)

B – These letters are very similar to the above but less effective than the top letters. The letters are generally well written in an appropriate style but may reveal less maturity, less support, or less insight than the top papers. Nevertheless, they do make use of suitable support and details. The thesis may be vague or the structure may not be as easy to understand.

C – These letters are overly generalized, vague, or tend toward the superficial. Letters are adequately written, but may demonstrate inconsistent control over the elements of composition. Organization is attempted, but it may not be fully realized or particularly effective. Thesis is not clear.

D – These letters attempt to take a stance but do so inaccurately, partially, or without adequate supporting evidence. They contain spelling and grammatical errors that interfere with reading.

Writing Processes _________

Writing Process

· Use a variety of sentence and lengths (e.g., simple compound and complex sentences; parallel or repetitive sentence structure).

· Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, colorful modifiers, and style as appropriate to audience and purpose, and use techniques to convey a personal style and voice.

· Use available technology to compose text.

· Add and delete examples and details to better elaborate on a stated central idea, to develop more precise analysis or persuasive argument or to enhance plot, setting and character in narrative texts.

· Rearrange words, sentences and paragraphs and add transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning and achieve specific aesthetic and rhetorical purposes.

· Use resources and reference materials (e.g., dictionaries and thesauruses) to select effective and precise vocabulary that maintains consistent style, tone and voice.

· Proofread writing, edit to improve conventions (e.g., grammar, spelling, punctuation and capitalization), identify and correct fragments and run-ons and eliminate inappropriate slang or informal language.

· Apply tools (e.g., rubric, checklist, and feedback) to judge the quality of writing.

· Prepare for publication (e.g., for display or for sharing with others) writing that follows a manuscript form appropriate for the purpose, which could include such techniques as electronic resources, principles of design (e.g., margins, tabs, spacing and columns) and graphics (e.g., drawings, charts and graphs) to enhance the final product.

WP________

Writing Applications

· Write persuasive compositions that:

· Articulate a clear position

· Support assertions using rhetorical devices, including appeals to emotion or logic and personal anecdotes; and

· Develop arguments using a variety of methods (e.g., examples, beliefs, expert opinion, cause-effect reasoning).

WA_________

Writing Conventions

Spelling

· Use correct spelling conventions

Punctuation and capitalization

· Use correct capitalization and punctuation

Grammar and Usage

· Use correct grammar (e.g., verb tenses, parallel structure, in definite and relative pronouns).

WC_______

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