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Hatchet / My Brother Sam Is Dead Letter 
"Hatchet" Letter Writing Rubric
Write a letter as the main character from the book, "Hatchet" or "My Brother Sam Is Dead." Remember to correctly use vocabulary words from the novel and punctuate all the parts of the friendly letter correctly.
Rubric Code: C2348C8
By NSequino7172
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Greeting / Wax Seal

Excellent

A proper salutation is used in the correct place. Proper capitalization of the name and the proper use of the comma are all included. A "wax" seal is used to seal the letter properly.
Good

Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma. A "wax" seal is used to seal the letter.
Needs Improvement

Missing two or more components from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma. No "wax" seal is provided for the letter.
Body

Excellent

Body includes two or more paragraphs. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.
Good

Body includes at least two paragraphs. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.
Needs Improvement

Body includes a weak paragraph. A clear idea is not stated and/or conveyed to the reader.
Closing

Excellent

Proper closing is included. Closing is used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is included.
Good

Proper closing is included. Closing is used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is not included.
Needs Improvement

Proper closing is not included. Closing is not used in the proper place. Correct use of comma is not included.
Signature

Excellent

Proper signature is included. Signature is used in the proper place. Name is properly capitalized.
Good

Proper signature is included. Signature is used in the proper place. Name is not properly capitalized.
Needs Improvement

Proper signature is not included. Signature is not used in the proper place. Name is not properly capitalized.
Mechanics

Excellent

1-2 mechanical errors such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization.
Good

3-5 mechanical errors such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization.
Needs Improvement

6 or more mechanical errors such as spelling, grammar, punctuation, or capitalization.
Examples / Vocabulary Use

Excellent

Student describes conflicts faced by Brian in the wilderness (or those of Tim / Sam Meeker in the Revolutionary War period) in great detail and with finesse. Student uses all 10 vocabulary words correctly and weaves them into the letter in an articulate way.
Good

Student adequately describes a few conflicts faced by Brian in the wilderness (or Tim / Sam Meeker in Redding, Connecticut). Student uses between 8 and 9 vocabulary words correctly and to the best of their ability, but makes one or two mistakes with the words.
Needs Improvement

Student attempts to describes one conflict faced by Brian in the wilderness (or Tim / Sam), but leaves out significant details in the letter. Student uses less than the required 10 vocabulary words, or does not use many of them correctly.



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  • Friendly Letter Writing, Reading

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