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Friendly Letter Rubric
Name___________________________ Date_____________________ Total Score________
Copyright © 2001-03 Oswego City School District
Criteria
Core
4
3
2
1
Salutation
and Closing
Use basic writing skills to
establish, maintain, and
enhance personal
relationships
Salutation and
closing have no
errors in placement,
punctuation or
capitalization.
Salutation and
closing have few
errors and are
placed
appropriately
Salutation and
closing have 3 or
more errors. One
or both not
correctly placed
Salutation and/or
closing missing
Body of
Letter
Use an introductory
paragraph, supporting
paragraphs, and a concluding
paragraph to organize both
written and oral
presentations
Sentences and
paragraphs are
complete, well-
written, varied
sentence structure
and vocabulary.
All sentences are
complete and well
written with no
fragments or run-
ons. Paragraphing
is generally well
done.
Most sentences
are complete and
well written.
Paragraphs are
unorganized.
Many sentence
fragments or run
on sentences. No
evidence of
paragraphing
Uses Basic
Writing
Conventions
Use basic punctuation
correctly
Know and correctly spell
level appropriate high
frequency words
Use correct verb tense when
writing
No errors in
grammar or spelling
in body of letter
2-3 errors in
capitalization or
punctuation in
body of letter that
do not interfere in
meaning.
Several errors in
grammar or
spelling in body of
letter that interfere
in meaning.
Many errors in
spelling and/or
grammar in body
of letter that make
the letter illegible.
Neatness
Use correct letter formation
in print and cursive
Legibly handwritten or
typed with no
distracting errors.
Legibly written,
easy to read with 1-2
distracting errors.
Several distracting
errors that make
portions difficult to
read.
Many distracting
errors making it
illegible.