Humanbodyletterrubric
Humanbodyletterrubric
Humanbodyletterrubric
4
Strongly and clearly
states a personal
opinion. Clearly
identifies the issue.
3
Clearly states a
personal opinion.
Some references to
the issue.
Three or more
excellent points are
made with good
support. It is evident
the writer put much
thought and research
into this assignment.
Conclusion
Summarizes personal
opinion in a strong
concluding
statement.
Sentences and
paragraphs are
complete, well
written, and varied.
Choice of words that
are clear, descriptive,
and accurate.
Maintains consistent
persuasive tone
throughout letter.
Contains few, if any
punctuation, spelling,
or grammatical
errors.
Goal/Thesis
Organization
Word Choice/Tone
Mechanics and
Grammar
Adequate choice of
words that are clear
and descriptive.
Demonstrates a
persuasive tone in
parts of the letter.
Contains several
errors in punctuation,
spelling, or grammar
that do not interfere
with meaning.
2
Personal opinion is
not clearly stated.
Little or no
references to the
issue.
Two points made;
shows some
preparation, but
weak arguments.
1
Personal opinion is
not easily
understood. Has no
reference to the
issue.
Preparation is weak;
arguments are weak
or missing; and less
than three points are
made.
Concluding statement
is a weak summary
of personal opinion.
Concluding statement
makes no reference
to personal opinion.
Sentence and
paragraph structure
is inconsistent.
Little or no evidence
of sentence or
paragraph structure.
Contains many
punctuation, spelling,
and/or grammatical
errors that interfere
with meaning.
Contains many
punctuation, spelling,
and/or grammatical
errors that make the
piece illegible.