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Descriptive Letter
Thank You Note
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:
Y3CBCX
By
shannonhart
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
K-5
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Thank You Note Rubric
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.
Keywords:
Friendly Letter Writing, Reading
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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