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Writing a Formal Letter
Writing a Formal Letter
The letter you are writing to the development team should be written in a formal tone, avoid using abbreviations and slang language and write precisely with a direct message.
Rubric Code:
W224A43
By
anniesareen
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
6-8
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Exemplary
(N/A)
Developed
(N/A)
Developing
(N/A)
Needs Improvement
(N/A)
Format
Exemplary
1.Sender’s Details/Address: name, job title, address, and contact details.
2.Date:
3.Receiver’s Details/Address: name, position and address of the receiver.
4.Salutation
5.Body Of The Letter:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing this letter.
Paragraph 2: Now explain the reason in detail.
Paragraph 3: Conclude the letter.
6.Complimentary Closing (yours sincerely, yours faithfully, etc.),
7. Signature
Developed
One of the following parts is incorrectly formatted: 1.Sender’s Details/Address: name, job title, address, and contact details.
2.Date:
3.Receiver’s Details/Address: name, position and address of the receiver.
4.Salutation
5.Body Of The Letter:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing this letter.
Paragraph 2: Now explain the reason in detail.
Paragraph 3: Conclude the letter.
6.Complimentary Closing (yours sincerely, yours faithfully, etc.),
7. Signature
Developing
Two of the following parts are incorrectly formatted:
1.Sender’s Details/Address: name, job title, address, and contact details.
2.Date:
3.Receiver’s Details/Address: name, position and address of the receiver.
4.Salutation
5.Body Of The Letter:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing this letter.
Paragraph 2: Now explain the reason in detail.
Paragraph 3: Conclude the letter.
6.Complimentary Closing (yours sincerely, yours faithfully, etc.),
7. Signature
Needs Improvement
Three of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: 1.Sender’s Details/Address: name, job title, address, and contact details.
2.Date:
3.Receiver’s Details/Address: name, position and address of the receiver.
4.Salutation
5.Body Of The Letter:
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and the purpose of writing this letter.
Paragraph 2: Now explain the reason in detail.
Paragraph 3: Conclude the letter.
6.Complimentary Closing (yours sincerely, yours faithfully, etc.),
7. Signature
Body (Content)
Exemplary
Body includes at least three complete paragraphs. A direct purpose is clearly stated and conveyed to the reader.
Developed
Missing one component from the following: at least three complete paragraphs, directly stated purpose
Developing
Missing two components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,
directly stated purpose
Needs Improvement
Missing three or more components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,
directly stated purpose
Conventions
Exemplary
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation are correct.
Developed
Grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors are minimal (<2 errors).
Developing
Several errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation (>2 errors).
Needs Improvement
Many errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation (>4 errors).
Language/Audience
Language is formal and appropriate.
Exemplary
The language is appropriate for the audience.
Developed
One word is not appropriate for the audience (slang or abbreviations).
Developing
Two words are not appropriate for the audience (slang or abbreviations).
Needs Improvement
More than three words are not appropriate for the audience(slang or abbreviations).
Conciseness
Exemplary
The letter is free of redundant and/or superfluous wording.
Developed
The letter contains no more than two cases of redundant and/or superflous wording.
Developing
The letter contains more more than two cases of redundant and/or superflous wording, but they do not distract from the message.
Needs Improvement
The letter contains so much redundant and/or superfluous information that the message is weakened.
Keywords:
Formal Letter
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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