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LETTER WRITING RUBRIC 
LETTER WRITING RUBRIC
This rubric can be used at the K-8 grade levels to make explicit the expectations of writing a letter.
Rubric Code: A7ABBC
By Mburdine
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Letter Writing: Claudia or Jamie
  BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Your message needs more volume.

3 pts

MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Your message is sounding stronger.

4 pts

EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Your message is loud and clear!

5 pts

POINTS EARNED

This column reflects the total points earned for the category.

(N/A)

ORGANIZATION

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

The beginning is dull. The sequence of the letter does not make sense. The letter trails off- it needs a solid ending.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

The beginning could be more interesting. Some points are out of order. The conclusion does not summarize the main content.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

The beginning is catchy and intriguing. The points presented are in a clear order. The ending wraps it up clearly and concisely.
POINTS EARNED
VOICE

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Personal voice is missing. The student's voice is unrecognizable or flat. No attempt to persuade Claudia or Jamie to use their plan.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Some passages have voice, but others sound flat. The student's voice is somewhat recognizable. Some attempt to use tone to persuade Claudia or Jamie to use their plan.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Personal voice comes through clearly. The student's voice and tone are easily recognizable. Effectively uses tone to persuade Claudia or Jamie to use their plan.
POINTS EARNED
Word Choice

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Words are uninteresting or dull, unclear in meaning, and repeated often.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Words are somewhat interesting, relatively clear in meaning, and repeated infrequently.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Words are interesting and vivid, clear in meaning, and not repeated.
POINTS EARNED
Paragraph 1

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Student introduces himself/herself and makes some effort to explain why they are writing.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Student introduces himself/herself and explains why they are writing to Claudia or Jamie.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Student introduces himself/herself, and clearly expresses why they are writing, introducing their plan.
POINTS EARNED
Paragraph 2

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Student provides some detail about their plan.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Student shows some knowledge about Claudia and Jamie's adventures so far and provides detail about their own plan.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Student clearly refers to Claudia and Jamie's adventures so far and provides clear details about their own plan.
POINTS EARNED
Paragraph 3

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Student makes no attempt to support their ideas with any detail.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Student attempts to support their ideas and the use of their plan as an alternative.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Presents ideas clearly and supports statements with comparisons between their plan and Claudia and Jamie's plan. Student able to 'sell' the effectiveness of their plan.
POINTS EARNED
Detailed layout

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

Student included some of the layout requirements.
MEETS EXPECTATIONS

Student included most of the layout requirements, e.g. Name, address, date. However, some are missing or in the wrong place.
EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Student has followed all requirements for the letter layout. Details all in the right places, 3 paragraphs, introduction and conclusion.
POINTS EARNED



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  • Organization, voice, word choice and conventions of a friendly letter

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