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Formal Letter Writing from the Australian Gold Rush 
Formal Letter Writing
After learning the structures of both formal and informal letters, students will write their own formal letter, portraying someone from the Australian Gold Rush, using a formal tone and all elements of the formal letter.
Rubric Code: NX8B464
By mrjmccarthy
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Elementary

1 pts

Letter Structure

Advanced

The structure of the letter was clear, formal and set out in a logical manner. It included correct dates and vents for the time it was written about.
Proficient

The structure of the letter was mostly clear, formal and set out in a logical manner. It included mostly correct dates and events for the time it was written about.
Developing

The structure of the letter was partly clear, formal and set out in a somewhat logical manner. It included partly correct dates and events for the time it was written about.
Elementary

The structure of the letter was not clear, informal and was not set out in a logical manner. It did not included correct dates and events for the time it was written about.
Knowledge of the Topic & Context

Advanced

The student has created a letter that is written in the correct context. The student has shown they have an advanced knowledge of the events of the Australian Gold Rush and the time it took place.
Proficient

The student has created a letter that is written in a mostly correct context. The student has shown they have a sufficient knowledge of the events of the Australian Gold Rush and the time it took place.
Developing

The student has created a letter that is written in a partly correct context. The student has shown they have an acceptable knowledge of the events of the Australian Gold Rush and the time it took place.
Elementary

The student has created a letter that is written in an incorrect context. The student has shown they have a poor or non-existent understanding of the events of the Australian Gold Rush and the time it took place.
Language Features

Advanced

The letter is written using both formal and technical language throughout. Sentences are clear, complete and well-structured. Paragraphs are used clearly and are well constructed.
Proficient

The letter is mostly written using both formal and technical language. Sentences are mostly clear, complete and well-structured. Paragraphs were generally well done.
Developing

The letter is partly written using both formal and technical language. Sentences are partly clear, somewhat incomplete and partly constructed. Paragraphing needs some work.
Elementary

The letter is written using informal and inappropriate language for the context. Sentences are unclear, incomplete and unstructured. Paragraphing is either unclear, incomplete or non-existent.
Grammar & Punctuation

Advanced

Student makes no errors in grammar and punctuation.
Proficient

Student makes 1-2 errors in grammar and punctuation.
Developing

Student makes 3-4 errors in grammar and punctuation.
Elementary

Student makes 5 or more errors in grammar and punctuation.
Spelling

Advanced

Student makes no spelling errors
Proficient

Student makes 1-2 errors in spelling.
Developing

Student makes 1-2 errors in spelling.
Elementary

Student makes 5 or more errors in spelling.




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