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Letter to an Elected Official

Rubric Code: DX542A2

By scrouch2181

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12, Undergraduate

Letter to an Elected Official
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts
Correct business letter format	Poor Business letter format was not followed.	Fair Business letter format was followed, but is missing some parts or some parts are not in correct order.	Good Includes all necessary parts of a business letter.
Introduction	Poor No purpose is stated. Writer does not identify self.	Fair Purpose is stated, but not clear. Writer does not identify self.	Good Purpose is cleary stated and easy to recognize. Writer identifies self.
Body of letter	Poor Body is not clear and is hard to understand. Body does not include facts to back up assertions. Body doesn't include any suggestions for resolution of issue(s) raised.	Fair Body is fairly clear and somewhat understandable. Body includes assertions, with no facts. Body includes 1 suggestion for resolution of issue(s) raised.	Good Body is clear and easy to understand. Message gets readers' attention, but is not rude or threatening. Body includes facts to back up assertions. Body includes >1 suggestion for resolution of issue(s) raised.
Closing	Poor Closing is not included.	Fair Closing is included, but does not summarize. No "thank you" is included.	Good Closing is included, provides a summary and includes a thank you.
Punctuation, spelling, grammar	Poor The letter has multiple errors in punctuation, spelling, and grammar. (More than 8 per page) The letter needs review and editing.	Fair The letter has several errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar. (Less than 8 per page) The letter needs review and editing.	Good No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar.