Elf Letter Rubric

Your Elf Letter will be evaluated for:

Editing—your paper has been proofread for errors in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, verb tense agreement, and use of Standard English BEFORE bringing it to your teacher.

Content—your final copy is a high quality product which demonstrates creativity and thoughtfulness.

Letter

Points Earned
Introductory Paragraph

·1 elf name

·2 job/skills

·3 character description (follows guidelines in "North Pole Facts")

 		Editing

1 2 3 4 5

Content

1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

Second Paragraph

·1 explains why you are writing

·2 compliments child on his/her letter

 		Editing

1 2 3 4 5

Content

1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

Third Paragraph

·1 secrets worked into letter

·2 reflects child’s wish list

·3 does NOT promise presents

·4 answers child’s question(s)

 		Editing

1 2 3 4 5

Content

1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

Fourth Paragraph

·1 paints a vivid picture of the North Pole through use of language

·2 includes a minimum of four "North Pole Facts"

 		Editing

1 2 3 4 5

Content

1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

Closing Paragraph

·1 wishes child a happy holiday

·2 wraps letter up

 		Editing

1 2 3 4 5

Content

1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

TOTAL POINTS (Letter) /50

Elf Picture

Points Earned
Represents your elf’s physical description and job

·1 includes background

·2 border

·3 color

 		1 2 3 4 5

Teacher’s Initials_______

TOTAL POINTS—ELF LETTER /55

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