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Writing/Formatting a Business Letter

Write a properly formatted business letter. The letter have correct formatting and include the seven parts of a properly formatted business letter as described in the lesson. The return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, the signature line.

Rubric Code: KX7BW64

By lmendleski

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Subject: Business

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 6-8, 9-12

Business Letter Rubric 15 Points
	Mastery 5 pts	Proficient 4 pts	Needs Work 3 pts	Not Yet 2 pts	Incomplete 0 pts
Format	Mastery Format is correct, including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.	Proficient One part of the format is incorrect-- including the return address, date, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.	Needs Work Two parts of the format are incorrect-- including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.	Not Yet Several parts of the format are incorrect-- including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.	Incomplete
Body (Content)	Mastery Body includes a short introduction, at least one main paragraph and a conclusion. A clear idea is stated in the main paragraph and conveyed to the reader. All necessary information is covered.	Proficient Missing one component from the following: Body includes the introductory passage, one body paragraph, and a conclusion. Clear idea is stated. All necessary information is covered.	Needs Work Missing two components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph. An attempt at a clear idea. Errors in word choice, vocabulary, and how ideas are conveyed. Or one missing component and only some necessary information is covered.	Not Yet Missing three or more components from the following: Body does not include any paragraphs; unclear or incomplete thoughts in letter. Necessary information is not properly addressed.	Incomplete
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar	Mastery Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct or does not affect the clear understanding of the letter.	Proficient Spelling, punctuation and grammar are somewhat correct (3 major types of errors noted).	Needs Work Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (4-6 major types of errors).	Not Yet Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.(Errors >7). Affects clear understanding.	Incomplete