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Oliver Twist Writing Assignment

Directions: Your task is to speak in the point-of-view of any character you wish that is in
the Oliver Twist film we viewed in class. However, you must be sure you use that
characters tone and opinions, not your own. You will be writing a formal letter to Queen
Victoria regarding the topics of poverty and orphans in whichever characters point-ofview you choose.
This must be a well-developed letter with at least two(2) paragraphs. Each paragraph
should contain 6-8 sentences each. Your letter must be typed, not handwritten. You
must explain and include the following in your formal letter:
1.

Begin by addressing Queen Victoria

2.

Which character you are

3.

Why you are writing

4.

What you expect to be done

5.

What will happen if nothing happens and this issue is not addressed

6.

Request support for this issue from Queen Victoria

7.

Sign your letter

*****Be sure to proofread your work and check for any confusing sentences, improper
grammar, punctuation, or spelling errors. Points will be deducted for those following
errors.

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Oliver Twist Project Rubric

Criteria:

Possible Points:

Your letter is addressed

correctly and signed by the
person writing it.

10

Your letter is typed.

10

You have at least two(2)

paragraphs that contain 6-8
sentences each.

30

Your paragraphs are welldeveloped and include which

character you are, why
youre writing, what you
expect to be done, what will
happen if nothing is done,
and request the Queens
support.

20

Your paragraphs consist of

proper grammar,
punctuation, and spelling.

10

You accurately portray the

tone and opinions of the
character that you chose to
write in the point-of-view of.

20

Points Earned:

Total:_____/100
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