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Writing a Business Letter - 6 Criteria 
Writing a Business Letter
Write a formal block business letter to a business professional
Rubric Code: VAX8AX
By julieelkins
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Advanced

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Basic

2 pts

Minimal

1 pts

Format: Full Block Style

Advanced

Format is correct: Placement, spacing and alignment are correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Proficient

One part of the format is incorrect:
Placement, spacing and alignment are correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Basic

Two parts of the format are incorrect:
Placement, spacing and alignment are correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Minimal

Several parts of the format are incorrect: Placement, spacing and alignment are correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Heading

Advanced

Includes your address, date, inside address. Date in correct format. Addresses use correct US Postal Format.
Proficient

Missing one component of the following:
Your address, date, inside address, correct date format, or correct US Postal Format.
Basic

Missing two components of the following:
Your address, date, inside address, correct date format, or correct US Postal Format.
Minimal

Missing three or more components of the following:
Your address, date, inside address, correct date format, or correct US Postal Format.
Salutation

Advanced

A proper salutation is used. Proper use of title, proper capitalization and use of the name, and the proper use of the colon are all included.
Proficient

Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper use of name, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Basic

Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper use of name, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Minimal

Missing three or more components from the following:
Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper use of name, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Body (Content)

Advanced

Body includes at least two complete paragraphs. The purpose is clearly stated. There is discussion/justification of main points. Action steps are stated clearly. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader.
Proficient

Missing one component from the following:
The purpose is clearly stated. There is discussion/justification of main points. Action steps are stated clearly. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader.
Basic

Missing two components from the following:
The purpose is clearly stated. There is discussion/justification of main points. Action steps are stated clearly. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader.
Minimal

Missing three or more components from the following:
The purpose is clearly stated. There is discussion/justification of main points. Action steps are stated clearly. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader.
Closing and Signature

Advanced

Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.
Proficient

Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used.
Basic

Either proper closing or proper signature is correct. (One is incorrect.)
Minimal

An attempt was made, but neither the closing nor signature are correct.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

Advanced

Spelling, punctuation (within the body and heading) and grammar are completely correct.
Proficient

Spelling, punctuation (within the body and heading) and grammar are mostly correct (1 error).
Basic

Several errors with spelling, punctuation (within the body and heading) and grammar (2 errors).
Minimal

Many errors in spelling, punctuation (within the body and heading) and grammar. (Errors >2).



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