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The Crucible Persuasive Letter Rubric 
Writing a Business Letter
Rubric Code: XXC64C9
By Asirac24
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Salutation

Excellent

A proper salutation is used in the correct place. Proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the punctuation are all included.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the punctuation.
Needs Improvement

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

Missing three or more components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the punctuation.
Reasons and Support

Excellent

Writer conveys a clear idea to the audiences and makes excellent points using good support. It is evident the writer put much thought into it.
Satisfactory

Writer conveys an idea to the audience and makes good points with support, but the arguments are somewhat weak in places. The writer doesn't persuade completely and/or ideas are flawed in its representation.
Needs Improvement

Writer attempts to convey an idea to the audience, but it is unclear. Writer makes one point that shows some preparation, but has weak arguments. The writer may make some attempts to persuade, but the ideas fail to properly represent.
Unsatisfactory

Writer's is unclear in idea and preparation is weak; arguments are weak, off topic, or missing. The writer does not attempt to persuade and little or no evidence of actual ideas being addressed.
Closing and Signature

Excellent

Summarizes personal opinion in a strong concluding statement. Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.
Satisfactory

Summarizes personal opinion in a concluding statement. Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used.
Needs Improvement

Concluding statements is a weak summary of personal opinion. Either closing or signature is correct.
Unsatisfactory

Concluding statement makes no reference to personal opinion. An attempt was made, but neither the closing nor signature are correct.
Word Choice/Tone

Excellent

Choice of words that are clear, descriptive, and accurate. Maintains consistent persuasive tone throughout letter.
Satisfactory

Adequate choice of words that are clear and descriptive. Demonstrates a persuasive tone in parts of the letter.
Needs Improvement

Choice of some words that are clear and descriptive. Lacks consistent persuasive tone.
Unsatisfactory

Language and tone of letter is unclear and lacks description.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

Excellent

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are completely correct.
Satisfactory

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct (1 error).
Needs Improvement

Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (2 errors).
Unsatisfactory

Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. (Errors >2).



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