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Acadian Letter Valentine's Day Friendly Letter Students write a letter to their relatives discussing the Acadian Expulsion. The letter should focus on describing the situation and identity of their character. The letter should include complete sentences and correct grammar. Rubric Code: YXCX733 By rjhanna1212 Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5

Friendly Letter to a Character
	Not Yet 1 pts	Basic 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Focus/Ideas	Not Yet No evidence of any particular idea. It is unclear if the student is aware of the particular character or what the Acadians were experiencing during the expulsion.	Basic Idea gets off topic and is sometimes unclear. Student does not demonstrate knowledge of the character's story but has very few details about the Acadians experience during the expulsion.	Good Focused ideas. Student does not demonstrate knowledge of the character's story, and has some details about the Acadian situation during the expulsion.	Excellent Clear, focused ideas. Letter contains knowledge of the character's story and traits. Details include reasons why they were expelled and some of the challenges for the Acadians at this time.
Word Choice	Not Yet Poor word choice; words vague and dull; no use of language that creates imagery	Basic Few or no strong verbs; few or no descriptive words; limited use of adjectives or language that creates imagery	Good Uses some strong verbs and descriptive words; some lively adjectives; some language that creates imagery	Excellent Uses strong verbs and a variety of descriptive words; lively adjectives; language that creates imagery. Vocabulary reflects the time period and is accurate.
Sentences	Not Yet Mostly incomplete sentences; no variety of sentence patterns; mostly incorrect end punctuation	Basic Many incomplete sentences; little variety of sentences patterns; some appropriate punctuation	Good Mostly complete sentences; some variety in sentences patterns; mostly appropriate end punctuation	Excellent Complete sentences throughout; a variety of sentences patterns; appropriate end punctuation
Conventions	Not Yet Serious errors make the writing confusing and hard to read. The letter writing process was not followed.	Basic The narrative has several errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar. Student has some aspects of proper letter writing process.	Good The narrative has a few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, or grammar. Student has mostly followed the letter writing process.	Excellent Grammar and punctuation are correct, and the writing is free of spelling errors. They student followed the letter writing process accurately.