I have forwarded the way I wish your teacher to score your letter and your short essay. I have given the categories point values. Your teacher will give you points for each section. To determine your grade, add up your points! Good luck!
Short Essay Format _______ / 5 pts
Identification of a Banned Book and its Author _______ / 5 pts
Information Regarding the Book’s Banning (Where, When, etc) _______ / 5 pts
Explication of Why the Book Was Banned _______ / 5 pts
Analysis of Whether the Banning Was Just _______ / 15 pts
Textual Evidence from Both Article and other Research _______ / 5 pts
Appropriate Citations _______ / 3 pts
Correct Grammar/Spelling _______ / 7 pts
In Formal Letter Format _______ 5 pts
Addressed to a Senator/Representative and Has Appropriate Salutation _______ / 5 pts
Persuasive but Polite Language Used _______ / 5 pts
Argument is Logical and Well Organized _______ / 10 pts
Evidence is Given to Support Argument _______ / 10 pts
Letter is Signed with Appropriate Closing _______ / 5 pts
Letter is Typed to Ensure Formal Appearance _______ / 3 pts
Correct Grammar/Spelling _______ 7 pts
