Friendly Letter Rubric
Content
4 - Letter provides great insight and detail regarding the eruption; very realistic; demonstrates exemplary knowledge of the eruption process through the inclusion of volcanic vocabulary words.
3 - Letter covers an appropriate amount of information; content is realistic; demonstrates general knowledge of the eruption process.
2 - Letter contains an appropriate amount of information; portions are unrealistic.
1 - Letter is missing significant amounts of information regarding the volcano's eruption.
Grammar
4 - Grammar exceeds expected grade level and is error free; no spelling or punctuation errors.
3 - Grammar is at expected grade level; no spelling errors; proper punctuation throughout the entire letter.
2 - No spelling errors; some portions have awkward grammar; some trouble with punctuation.
1 - Spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors are present. Needs improvement.
Creativity
4 - Dialogue of letter provides very detailed descriptions of the event in a highly creative manner.
3 - Dialogue of letter is descriptive and demonstrates creative ability.
2 - Dialogue may be descriptive, but is not original or creative.
1 - Letter is lacking detail and creativity.
Letter was written from correct point of view YES_______ NO_______
Letter was written in the friendly letter format YES_______ NO_______
Letter is typo-free YES_______ NO_______
Final draft of letter is complete and ready to enter time capsule
YES______ NO______
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