Letter Writing Rubric
Approaching
Success Criteria
Elements:
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The context is clearly
established and appropriate
Supporting details are specific
and generally effective
The writing is considered and
engages the reader’s interest
Uses own words and voice to
convey information (with
purpose and audience in mind)
Creativity:
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Sentence Types – Sentences
are not all the same length.
Long –explanation/descriptions;
short – impact/emphasis. (No
run-ons)
Paragraph – well structured;
relevant to topic and of varying
length.
Conventions:
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I have included all components
of a letter (greeting, beginning,
middle, end and signature)
Proofread – No careless
mistakes; appears to have
been edited by writer.
Spelling/Grammar – Very few
spelling mistakes; punctuation
used properly
Extending