Send Me a Postcard!
S. Mackey
Black Gold Regional Schools
04/03/2007
You are visiting the beautiful country of (India, Peru, Ukraine, Tunisia). Write a postcard home telling your friend or relative about some of the beautiful and unique features of this country.
1. Decide on your destination.
2. Do some research. Use online resources
and books to find 4 points you want to make about the country. The
information you choose should be about:
Location, geographic features, climate, transportation, natural resources,
special landmarks or sites, other interesting features.
Write the information you will include on this planning guide.
3. Use the POSTCARD CREATOR to create your postcard. Enter your information, print your postcard, then illustrate it. See Sample postcard
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Assessment
Postcard Rubric
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Category |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Content |
The postcard contains at least 4 accurate facts about the topic. Writer uses vivid words and phrases. |
The postcard contains at least 3 accurate facts about the topic. Writer uses vivid words and phrases.
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The postcard contains at least 2-3 accurate facts about the topic. Writing lacks variety, punch or flair. |
The postcard contains few accurate facts about the topic. Writing does not capture the reader's interest. |
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Mechanics |
No errors in spelling or grammar |
Few errors in spelling or grammar
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Several errors in spelling or grammar |
Many errors in spelling or grammar that interfere with content |
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Appearance |
Postcard is very neat, well designed, and creative. |
Postcard is neat and well designed. |
Postcard is well designed. |
Postcard is messy. |