Lesson 4: Modern Advocates for Change
Handout 1

Advocacy Letter Rubric

CATEGORY

EXCELLENT

4

GOOD

3

AVERAGE

2

NEEDS

IMPROVEMENT

1

Description of the Problem

Writer describes the problem effectively in an original and interesting manner.

Writer describes the problem effectively.

Writer describes the problem incompletely.

The problem is not described.

Your Interest in the Issue

Writer shows interest enthusiastically and clearly; makes offer to volunteer in solution.

Writer states interest clearly.

Writer states interest in an unclear manner.

Interest is not indicated.

Grammar and Spelling

Writer makes less than two errors in grammar and spelling.

Writer makes three to five errors in grammar or spelling.

Writer makes six to nine errors in grammar or spelling.

Writer makes ten or more errors in grammar or spelling.

Sent to Agency or Leader

Met requirement.

Met requirement.

Met requirement.

Did not meet requirement.