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How Can Pets Be Our Friends How Can Pets Be Our Friends Using the texts Not Norman, My Puppy, Finding Cal, or My Partner as an example write a letter to a friend telling him or her about a pet that became your friend. Be sure to use precise words in your letter. Rubric Code: X2WW42W By Justkaylad93 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

How Can Pets Be Our Friends
	Excellent 4 pts	Good 3 pts	Fair 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
Characterization	Excellent There are characters in the letter and their actions and speech are related to the writing prompt in a fun and engaging way that make the reader want your pet for a friend.	Good There are characters in the letter and their actions and speech are related to the writing prompt.	Fair There are characters in the letter but their actions and speech doesn't seem related to the writing prompt.	Poor There are no characters in the letter.
Details	Excellent Uses details such as explanations and examples that are accurate, appropriate, and fully support the writing prompt.	Good Uses details such as explanations and examples that are accurate and support the writing prompt.	Fair Uses some details that are accurate; some details such as examples and explanations are not appropriate for the topic; details do not always support the topic.	Poor Uses little or no detail to support and explain the writing prompt.
Punctuation	Excellent No errors in punctuation.	Good A few punctuation errors (no more than 2 errors).	Fair Many or major errors in punctuation that sometimes confuse the reader (no more than 4 errors).	Poor Frequent and/or major errors that makes it hard to read (6 or more errors).
Spelling	Excellent All words spelled correctly, helping readers clearly understand the main idea.	Good Most words are spelled correctly (no more than 2 errors).	Fair There are many spelling errors that sometimes make it hard for readers to understand the main idea (no more than 4 errors).	Poor There are frequent spelling errors that make it hard for readers to understand the main idea (6 or more errors).