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ELA 8 Unit 1 Assessment
Letter to a Character
Which character in this unit would you like to talk to? Why? What would you tell him/her about yourself? What questions would you ask this character? Write a friendly letter to the character you’ve chosen. Use your Delburne address and invent an address that fits the context of the character. Hint…since most of the readings are Canadian in origin then the character most
likely comes from Canada too.
Criteria Communication
Expression
Proficient Opinions and ideas are communicated clearly and effectively tone and voice demonstrate insight into the character Describes self using vivid images Uses friendly letter format with embellishments
Very Good Opinions and ideas are clearly communicated
Emerging Opinions and ideas are communicated with some clarity tone and voice demonstrate some understanding of the character Describes self in general terms Uses some elements of friendly letter format
Limited Opinions and ideas are not clearly communicated tone and voice do not demonstrate understanding of the character Uses little descriptive language Does not use appropriate format
tone and voice demonstrate understanding of the character Describes self using adjectives and adverbs Accurately uses the friendly letter format
Language Usage
Conventions
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