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Descriptive Letter 
Descriptive Letter
Write your first friendly letter to a new pen pal. Describe yourself so the pen pal feels as though he or she has met you.
Rubric Code: HB6B35
By cookecd5
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Excellent

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Date

Excellent

The correct date is included. It is written in the proper location and in the proper format.
Satisfactory

The correct date is included. It is written in the proper location,but not in the proper format.
Needs Improvement

The correct date is included. It is not written in the proper location and is not in the proper format.
Unsatisfactory

The correct date is not included. It is not written in the proper location and not in the proper format.
Greeting

Excellent

A proper greeting is used in the correct place. Proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma are all included.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma.
Unsatisfactory

Missing all three components from the following: Proper greeting is used in the correct place, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the comma.
Body (sentences and paragraphs)

Excellent

Body includes at least 2 paragraphs which are indented correctly. A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader. Sentences flow.Sentence length,structure, and complexity vary.
Satisfactory

Body includes at least two paragaphs.
A general idea is stated and conveyed to the reader. Sentences flow. Sentence structures are varied.
Needs Improvement

Body includes only one paragraph. Creates a somewhat confusing idea of the situation being described. Sentences are fragmented,run-on, or confusing.
Unsatisfactory

Body includes only one paragraph. Creates,little if any idea of the situation being described. Sentences are incomplete,and/or unclear.
Closing and signature

Excellent

Proper closing and signature are included. Closing and signature are used in the proper place. Correct use of comma and capitalization is included.
Satisfactory

Proper closing and signature are
included. Closing and signature are used in the proper place. One mistake in capitalization or use of comma.
Needs Improvement

Proper closing and signature are included. Closing and/or signature is not used in the proper place. Correct use of comma or capitalization is not included.
Unsatisfactory

Proper closing and signature are not included.
Conventions

Excellent

Correct grammar, usage,spelling,and mechanics with no errors.
Satisfactory

Good control of grammar,usage, spelling,and mechanics with 1-3 errors
Needs Improvement

4-6 mistakes in grammar,usage, spelling,and mechanics.
Unsatisfactory

Little control of grammar,usage, spelling,and mechanics . Seven or more errors.
Handwriting

Excellent

Very neat,easy to read with well formed letters.
Satisfactory

Neat,legible with well formed letters.
Needs Improvement

Mostly legible.
Unsatisfactory

Very hard to read,letters not well formed.



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  • Friendly Letter Writing, Reading

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