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Writing a Formal Letter

Write a formal letter to Ishmael Beah, the author of A Long Way Gone. Additionally, these letters must be typed, and you must have at least five paragraphs to the letter. Spend one paragraph introducing yourself; two-three paragraphs regarding your look-back list and the events from the book; one paragraph asking Mr. Beah questions from the book or from his current life, etc.; and finally, one paragraph of encouragement, praise or criticism (appropriate—not personal criticism) for the author.

Rubric Code: LX3929W

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Subject: English

Type: Writing

Grade Levels: 9-12

Formal Letter Rubric
	A* 5 pts	A 4 pts	B 3 pts	C 2 pts
Format 20%	A* Format is correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Format follows the suggested outline given.	A One of the following parts is incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Format mostly follows the suggested outline given.	B Two of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Organization does not follow outline given.	C Three of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Organization is severely lacking and does not resemble outline given.
Body (Content) 25%	A* Body includes at least three complete paragraphs. A clear purpose is clearly stated and conveyed to the reader. Includes at least 3 details from the beginning, middle and end of the book.	A Missing one component from the following: at least three complete paragraphs, clearly stated purpose; Includes a couple of details from the beginning, middle or end of the book	B Missing two components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,<BR> clearly stated purpose; includes details from only one part of the book	C Missing three or more components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,<BR> clearly stated purpose; does not include any details from the book
Grammar and Spelling 20%	A* Grammar and spelling are correct.	A Grammar and/or spelling errors are minimal (<2 errors).	B Several errors in grammar and/or spelling (>2 errors).	C Many errors in grammar and/or spelling (>4 errors).
Language/Audience 20%	A* The language is appropriate for the audience.	A One word is not appropriate for the audience.	B Two words are not appropriate for the audience.	C More than three words are not appropriate for the audience.
Conciseness 15%	A* The letter is free of redundant and/or superfluous wording.	A The letter contains no more than two cases of redundant and/or superflous wording.	B The letter contains more more than two cases of redundant and/or superflous wording, but they do not distract from the message.	C The letter contains so much redundant and/or superfluous information that the message is weakened.

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Formal Letter

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English

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