iRubric: Writing Rubric for Writing a Friendly Letter Grade 3

Writes all five parts of a friendly letter.<BR>
(heading, Greeting, Body, complementary close, Signature)

Writes four of the five parts of a friendly letter.

Writes two to three of the five parts of a friendly letter.

Writes one or none of the five parts of a friendly letter.

All sentences are complete and well-constructed (no fragments or run-ons). Sentences are interesting and varied.

All sentences are complete and well-constructed (no fragments or run-ons).

Most sentences are complete and well-constructed (no fragments or run-ons).

Many sentences are poorly written and structured.

Semi-block format is properly used. All parts of the letter are properly written. Message of letter is clear and related to topic and follows all four guidelines provided.

Semi-block format is properly used. Four parts of the letter are properly written. Message of letter is clear and related to topic and follows at least three guidelines provided.

Semi-block format used but not clear. Only two or three parts of the letter are correctly written. Message of letter is some how related to topic and follows at least two guidelines provided.

Semi-block format not evident. Less than two parts of the letter are correctly written. Message of letter is unclear and not related to topic and only follows one guideline provided.