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Dear Andrew Jackson

Students will write a letter to Andrew Jackson stating their opinion of the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears.

Rubric Code: VX44C9C

By maggiemaag

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Subject: History

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: K-5

Andrew Jackson Letter Rubric
	4 (N/A)	3 (N/A)	2 (N/A)	1 (N/A)
Salutation	4 A proper salutation is used in the correct place. Proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon are all included.	3 Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon.	2 Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon.	1 Missing three or more components from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon.
Body (Content)	4 A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.	3 Missing one component from the following: A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.	2 Missing two components from the following: (A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.	1 Missing three or more components from the following: A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence. A clear idea is stated and/or conveyed to the reader.
Closing and Signature	4 Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.	3 Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used.	2 Either closing or signature is correct.	1 An attempt was made, but neither the closing nor signature are correct.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar	4 Spelling, punctuation and grammar are completely correct.	3 Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct.	2 Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar.	1 Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I need to revise, edit, and rewrite.
Sentence fluency	4 Sentences are varied and flow together nicely.	3 Most sentences flow together nicely.	2 Sentences do not flow well.	1 Sentences are too long, too short and choppy, or it is unclear that sentences were used.