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Friendly Letter Writing Rubric 
Friendly Letter Writing Rubric
Rubric Code: K584B5
By dixonb
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Below Average

1 pts

Heading/Date

Excellent

The date is in the proper place. Correct use of capitalization and commas are used.
Proficient

Missing one of the following components:The date is in the proper place. Correct use of capitalization and commas are used.
Average

Missing two of the following components: The date is in the proper place. Correct use of capitalization and commas are used.
Below Average

Missing three or more of the following components:The date is in the proper place. Correct use of capitalization and commas are used.
Greeting

Excellent

A proper greeting is used in the correct place. Proper use of command and proper capitalization of the name.
Proficient

Missing one component from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name or the proper use of the comma.
Average

Missing two components from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the comma.
Below Average

Missing three or more components from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, or proper use of the comma.
Body

Excellent

The beginning is indented. A capital letter is used at the beginning of each sentence. A correct punctuation mark is used at the end of each sentence. The letter is in order and makes sense.
Proficient

Missing one component from the following: The beginning is indented. A capital letter is used at the beginning of each sentence. A correct punctuation mark is used at the end of each sentence. The letter is in order and makes sense.
Average

Missing two components from the following: The beginning is indented. A capital letter is used at the beginning of each sentence. A correct punctuation mark is used at the end of each sentence. The letter is in order and makes sense.
Below Average

Missing three or more components from the following: The beginning is indented. A capital letter is not used at the beginning of each sentence. A correct punctuation mark is not used at the end of each sentence. The letter is not in order and is does not make sense.
Closing

Excellent

Proper closing is included. Closing is used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is included.
Proficient

Proper closing is included. Closing is used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is not included.
Average

Proper closing is included. Closing is not used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is not included.
Below Average

Proper closing is not included. Closing is not used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is not included.
Signature

Excellent

Proper signature is included. Signature is used in the proper place. Name is properly capitalized.
Proficient

Proper signature is included. Signature is used in the proper place. Name is not properly capitalized.
Average

Proper signature is included. Signature is not used in the proper place. Name is not properly capitalized.
Below Average

Proper signature is not included. Signature is not used in the proper place. Name is not properly capitalized.
Historical Infomation

Excellent

Letter presents a very clear picture of the events surrounding the Red River Rebellion.
Proficient

Letter presents a clear picture of the events surrounding the Red River Rebellion.
Average

Letter presents some of the events surrounding the Red River Rebellion.
Below Average

Letter is missing many of the events surrounding the Red River Rebellion.
Emotion/ Believability

Excellent

Letter shows a high level of emotion for the perspective taken. Reader feels that the letter was written in the 1800's.
Proficient

Letter shows a significant level of emotion for the perspective taken. Reader feels that the letter could have been written in the 1800's.
Average

Letter shows some emotion for the perspective taken. Reader feels that the letter has some evidence that it could have been written in the 1800's.
Below Average

Letter lacks emotion for the perspective taken. Reader feels that the letter has very little evidence that it could have been written in the 1800's.



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