Write a letter to parents explaining the performance assessment and how the rubric will be used to grade their child's submission. Items to include in your letter: a brief explanation of the task and the purpose behind the task; a summary of the rubric categories, how each category is scored, how the rubric score is converted to a student grade. Be sure to make your letter open to two-way communications where parents can contact you with questions and concerns.

• This assignment is graded holistically as follows:
• 4 – Exceptional (40 points)
• 3 – Proficient (34 points)
• 2 – Basic (28 points)
• 1 – Minimal (22 points)