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Formal Email Rubric Formal Email Rubric Formal email to the council. U2. Write an email to the council. Rubric Code: A24BAB9 By CSMEnglish Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: K-5, 9-12, Undergraduate

Formal Email Rubric
	Excellent 2 pts	Good 1.5 pts	Needs Improvement 0.6 pts	Try Again 0.5 pts
Format (All parts of an email)	Excellent Format is in the correct correct and complete: subject line, greeting, body, closure and signature.	Good One part of the format is incorrect or missing (subject line, greeting, body, and closure / signature)	Needs Improvement Two parts of the format are incorrect or missing (subject line, greeting, body, and closure / signature)	Try Again Several parts (3 or more) of the format are incorrect or missing (subject line, greeting, body, and closure / signature)
Greeting	Excellent The greeting is the perfect level of formality for the person being addressed; is used in the correct place with the correct punctuation (Capital and comma); Proper use of title (Mrs/Mr/Miss/Ms/Dr), and proper capitalization of the name.	Good One part is missing or incomplete	Needs Improvement Two parts are missing or incomplete	Try Again Missing three or more parts
Body (Content) Email must include all parts outlined in the lesson. - purpose - create new paragraphs for new ideas - clear and to the point (within one page) - no abbreviations (plz) - refer to and describe attachments (if necessary)	Excellent Body includes at least one complete paragraph. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader. Incorporates all parts outlined in the directions.	Good Missing one or two parts outlined in the directions.	Needs Improvement Missing three or four parts outlined in the directions and some of the information presented in the email is unclear to the reader.	Try Again Missing five or more parts outlined in the directions; the body does not include any paragraphs; the information in the email is unclear or incomplete.
Vocabulary (Word Choice) No emoticons, slang, etc. (Sometimes no contractions) - use of please/thank you, "may", "should" (etc.) formal language as appropriate - use of "softener" words (a little, should, could, perhaps, when vs if...)	Excellent Words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; slang, or emoticons were used. No words need to be changed or added to "soften" a harsh idea.	Good Most words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; few (one or two) slang, or emoticons were used, or a few words could be softened (e.g. "when" instead of "if", or "Should" instead of "must")	Needs Improvement Some words and phrases are appropriate for creating a formal tone; some (three or four) slang, or emoticons were used, or words that can be softened.	Try Again Words and phrases do not create a formal tone. In fact, words and phrases create an informal and/or rude tone. Abbreviations, slang, and/or emoticons were excessive (five or more)
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling Capitalize names of people and places Put a period (.) at the end of every complete thought. Place only one space between each sentence, and never before a comma or period. Use commas (,) when writing lists.	Excellent Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct or does not affect the clear understanding of the email.	Good Spelling, punctuation and grammar are somewhat correct (3 major types of errors noted).	Needs Improvement Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (4-6 major types of errors).	Try Again Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.(Errors >7). Affects clear understanding.

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