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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:
LXCX3W3
By
dcachaymedina
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Formal 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
Focus
Excellent
Strongly and clearly states a personal opinion. Clearly identifies the issue through out the paragraph.
Very Good
A personal opinion is stated. The issue being addressed is stated.
Satisfactory
A personal opinion is not stated clearly. The issue addressed is not clear.
Needs Improvement
Personal opinion is not stated. The issue to be addressed is not stated.
Reasons / support
Excellent
Includes 2 reasons for choice. Each reason is written in a separate sentence.
Very Good
Includes 2 reasons for choice but each fact is written combined into one sentence.
Satisfactory
Includes 1 reason for choice. It is written in a separate sentence.
Needs Improvement
No reasons or facts have been included.
Keywords:
Formal Letter
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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