Lesson 2: Dear Fifth Grader
Handout 1

Friendly-Letter Rubric

Item Points Possible Points received
    Peer     Self     Teacher
Date
2  
Greeting (Dear _______,)
2  

Body

  • Welcome
  • My first day experience
  • My favorite part about my school


10
10
10
 
Closing  (ex. Your friend, Sincerely, or See you next year,)
2  
Signature
2  
 
   
Is the letter friendly?
5  
Does the letter use effective language that inspires confidence?
5  
Punctuation and capitals
5  
Grammar
5  
Spelling
5  
     
     
 
Possible Points:
Total Points:
Peer     Self     Teacher