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Writing a Formal Letter Writing a Formal Letter Choose one of the following prompts to draft a letter to the local newspaper or someone of your choosing, stating your opinion clearly on the matter. Your letter should not only clearly state your opinion, it must also include facts/evidence to support this opinion. Follow the standard for writing a formal letter. Rubric Code: WX28C7B By nnknighten Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Business Letter Rubric
	Excellent 4 pts	Very Good 3 pts	Satisfactory 2 pts	Needs Improvement 1 pts
Format	Excellent Format is correct, including your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.	Very Good One of the following parts is incorrectly formatted: your address,date,salutation, body, closing, and signature.	Satisfactory Two of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.	Needs Improvement Three of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Body (Content)	Excellent Body includes at least two complete paragraphs. A clear purpose is clearly stated and conveyed to the reader.	Very Good Missing one component from the following: at least two complete paragraphs, clearly stated purpose	Satisfactory Missing two components from the following: at least two complete paragraphs, clearly stated purpose	Needs Improvement Missing three or more components from the following: at least two complete paragraphs, clearly stated purpose
Grammar and Spelling	Excellent Grammar and spelling are correct.	Very Good Grammar and/or spelling errors are minimal (<2 errors).	Satisfactory Several errors in grammar and/or spelling (>2 errors).	Needs Improvement Many errors in grammar and/or spelling (>4 errors).
Language/Audience Language is formal and appropriate.	Excellent The language is appropriate for the audience.	Very Good Some words are not appropriate for the audience.	Satisfactory Many words are not appropriate for the audience.	Needs Improvement Most of the language is not appropriate for the audience
Opinion/Evidence	Excellent The letter clearly states the writer's opinion and evidence is given to back up the opinion.	Very Good The letter vaguely states the writer's opinion and little evidence is given to back up the opinion.	Satisfactory The letter states the writer's opinion but no evidence backs up the opinion.	Needs Improvement The letter contains no opinion on the topic at all.