Rubric for Parent/Guardian Literary Letters

3 (Meets Expectations) / 2.5 (Meets most Expectations) / 2 (Meets Some Expectations) / 1 (Little Evidence of Meeting Expectations) / 0 (No Evidence of Meeting Expectations)
Letter Format and Audience
W.7/8.5 I can analyze my writing to determine if my purpose and audience have been fully addressed and revise when necessary. / Letter format with salutation (greeting) and closing
Letter clearly speaks to the intended audience (your parent/guardian) / Letter format with salutation and closing
Letter speaks to the intended audience most of the time. (your parent/guardian) / Letter format with salutation and closing
Letter speaks to the intended audience some of the time (your parent /guardian) / Salutation or closing missing
Letter does rarely speaks to the intended audience (your parent/guardian) / Not in letter format
Letter does not speak to the intended audience (your parent/guardian)
Discussion of Books Read 1st Quarter
(1st paragraph)
W.7/8.2 I can introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow / You clearly explain how many books you have read cover to cover during the first nine weeks
You identify the book that met the “just right” requirements that was your favorite. / You explain how many books you have read cover to cover during the first nine weeks
You identify the book that met the “just right” requirements that was your favorite. / You explain how many books you have read cover to cover during the first nine weeks
You don’t identify the book that met the “just right” requirements that was your favorite. / You don’t explain how many books you have read cover to cover during the first nine weeks
You don’t identify the book that met the “just right” requirements that was your favorite. / You don’t include this paragraph.
Summary
(2ndParagraph)
RL.7/8.2 I can write an objective summary. / Includes short summary of the book (5-6 sentences)– summarizes the who, what, where, when, why, and how. / Includes extended summary of the book but it is too long or summarizes most of the plot / Includes summary of the book, but it is too long orsummarizes some of the plot / Includes summary of the book that is insufficient to understand the plot of the book. / Paragraph does not summarize the book.
Why this is a “just right” book for your independent reading level
(3rdparagraph)
RL.7.10 By the end of the year, I will read and comprehend literature, including in the grades 6-9 text complexity band proficiently. / Paragraph explains exactly what makes this a “just right” book for you.
You include 3-4 specific examples from the book to show how this book is “just right” for you. / Paragraph explains what specifically makes this a “just right” book for you.
You include one example to show how this book is “just right” for you. / Paragraph explains what makes this a “just right” book for you.
You include a very general statement about why this book is “just right” for you. / Paragraph explains what makes this a “just right” book for you.
You just say the book is “just right” for you but don’t explain why / You don’t include this paragraph
Recommen-dation of Book
(4thParagraph)
W.7/8.1 (b) I can support claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence / Your recommendation clearly explains why someone should read this book. Severalspecific reasons are given. / Your recommendation clearly explains why someone should read this book. Several reasons are given. / Your recommendation explains why someone should read this book. Few reasons are given. / Your recommendation states someone should read this book. No reasons are given. / You don’t include a recommendation
Conventions handwriting,
capitalization, grammar and usage, punctuation, spelling) CUPS
L.7/8.1 and 2 I can write using correct conventions / Only 2 or 3 minor errors. It is clear you know your conventions!
You underline book titles and capitalize them correctly / Some errors, but they do not get in the way of the content of your letter.
You underline book titles and capitalize them correctly / There are errors throughout, but the reader can make sense of your letter with some effort.
You underline book titles or capitalize them correctly / There are so many errors that the reader has a hard time making sense of your letter.
You don’t underline book titles and capitalize them correctly / This letter needs to be redone because the reader can’t understand it.
You don’t underline book titles and capitalize them correctly