“I’m Breaking Up With You…” Outline
Write a “break-up letter” in the same style and for the same purpose as The
Declaration of Independence. You will use this worksheet as an outline to create a
final draft of your breakup letter.
Your final draft will be a breakup letter. You can add drawings or color to really get
the point across that you are done.
RUBRIC:
The letter should have 5 parts and you will also be judged on presentation/creativity:
1. Explain what is about to happen (Preamble) – 5pts
2. Explain how you thought the relationship was going to be or tell how it should be
(Statement of Beliefs) – 5pts
3. Describe things that you found wrong with the relationship or situation (List of
Complaints/Grievances) – 15pts
4. Describe how you tried to change the relationship or situation (Steps Taken to
Address Complaints) – 10pts
5. Explain your final feelings and your final decision (Declaration of Independence) –
5pts
Creativity and Presentation – 10pts
Possible Scenarios:
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Relationships
Firing an employee
Moving out of the house
Leaving school
Quitting a job
Part One: Explain what is about to happen (At least 2 sentences)
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Part Two: Explain how you thought the relationship was going to be or tell how it
should be (At least 2 sentences)
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Part Three: Describe things that you found wrong with the relationship (At least 3
things)
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Part Four: Describe how you tried to change the relationship or situation (At least 2
things)
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Part Five: Explain your final feelings and your final decision (At least 2 sentences)
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