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By Anonymous (not verified), 16 March, 2026

Dear Dr. Larson: Your accountant, Rusty Silhacek, is my neighbor. He mentioned that your office stays very busy, so I wondered if you could use some extra help. I would like to apply for a position as a part-time veterinary assistant. As far as animal care goes, I’m experienced in feeding, bathing, exercising, and cleaning up after small and large animals. I truly love animals and have always given them special attention and care. I would be available to help after school and on weekends. I would be happy to come in for an interview at your convenience. You can contact me any weekday after 3:00 p.m. at 523-4418. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, Andrea Rodriguez

Grade Level

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.2

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.8

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1

Model Quality

Strong

Completed Rubric

/sites/default/files/2026-03/Dear_Dr_Larson_Strong_Rubric.docx

Empty Rubric

/sites/default/files/2026-03/Argument_Rubric.docx

Mode

Persuasive Writing

Rubric Image Path

/sites/default/files/2026-03/Dear_Dr_Larson_Strong_Rubric-1.jpg

Form

Persuasive Letter

Interactive Rubric

Argument Rubric

Name:

Title:

	Ideas
The writing . . . includes a clear, effective opinion statement. provides a variety of reasons to support the opinion statement. effectively answers objections.
	Organization
begins well by capturing the reader’s interest and providing the opinion statement. effectively organizes the middle part. focuses on one main reason in each middle paragraph. ends well by reviewing the reasons and revisiting the opinion statement.
	Voice
shows that the writer cares about the topic. uses an appropriate emotional tone.
	Word Choice
uses precise nouns and active verbs.
	Sentence Fluency
uses a variety of sentence lengths and beginnings. flows smoothly from one sentence to another.
	Conventions
uses end punctuation and commas correctly. correctly capitalizes first words and proper nouns. avoids spelling errors. correctly uses words (there, they’re, their).

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