Rubric: Letter From Your Best Self

Category / Exceptional / Strong / Proficient / Developing
Content / Letter is anchored in a hearty variety of specific, meaningful references to readings and videos studied and discussed throughout the unit; references fit in logically and clearly with the rest of the letter and provide sound foundation for advice given. / Letter is anchored in a respectable variety of specific, meaningful references to readings and videos studied and discussed throughout the unit; references fit in logically and clearly with the rest of the letter and provide sound foundation for advice given. / Letter is anchored in a variety of specific references to readings and videos studied and discussed throughout the unit; most references fit in logically and clearly with the rest of the letter and provide some sound foundation for advice given. / Letter contains few references to readings and videos studied and discussed throughout the unit; some references may not be logical and/or clear in the context of the rest of the letter; references may not provide sound foundation for advice.
Style and Organization / Entire letter is carefully crafted and written in an engaging manner with a compelling, authentic voice. / Majority of letter is carefully crafted and written in an engaging manner with a compelling, authentic voice. / More than half the letter is carefully crafted and written in an engaging manner with at least some attempt at an authentic, interesting voice. / Letter clearly makes attempt at organization and voice but may not be successful at either or both.
Mechanics / Letter maintains excellent control of mechanics. There are very few grammar, spelling, or usage errors. The letter contains no run-ons or fragments. / Letter maintains very good control of mechanics. There may be a few grammar, spelling, or usage errors, but they do not impede comprehension. / Letter maintains fair control of mechanics. There are some grammar, spelling, or usage errors, but they do not impede comprehension. / Letter displays a pattern or accumulation of errors. There are grammar, spelling, or usage errors, which impede comprehension.
Letter Format / Entire letter follows exact assigned format: 12 point font, TNR, proper spacing and content as illustrated on OWL website. / Most of letter follows exact assigned format: 12 point font, TNR, proper spacing and content as illustrated on OWL website. / Letter basically follows assigned format: 12 point font, TNR, proper spacing and content as illustrated on OWL website. / Letter meets only a few of the formatting requirements.