The French and Indian War.

Beginning 1

Developing 2

Very Good 3

Exemplary 4

Score

Followed Instructions

Student has little to none of the requested information, topic is inconsistent.

Student has some of the information that was requested, is on topic for part of the letter.

Student mostly stayed on topic. Has most of the information that was requested.

Student's letter is on track and has the information that was requested.

5 points

Mechanics

Shows little to no effort in spelling and grammar. Many mistakes are made and punctuation is inconsistent.

Some spelling and grammar mistakes are made, student has punctuated some sentences incorrectly or inconsistently.

Some to few spelling and grammar mistakes are made. Sentences are mostly punctuated correctly.

Zero to few spelling and grammar mistakes are made. Sentences vary and are punctuated correctly.

5 points

Voice

The letter is written with little to no feeling or effort.

The letter shows some feeling, but does not show the author's voice for most of it.

The letter was written with feeling and the reader is able to understand what the writer was feeling.

The letter was written with feeling. The reader is able to feel what the writer wanted them to feel.

5 points

Correct Information

Information about the battle is not correct. The letter shows little to no effort in finding correct facts.

Information about the battle is sometimes accurate. The letter shows an understanding of the battle if not all the facts are correct.

Information about the battle was mostly correct. The letter shows an understanding of the battle.

Information about the battle was correct. The letter pointed out leaders, living conditions and other information.

5 points

Total Score: 20 points