Skip to main content

iRubric: Writing/Formatting a Business Letter rubric

find rubric

edit   print   share   Copy to my rubrics   Bookmark   test run   assess...   delete   Do more...
Writing/Formatting a Business Letter 
Write a properly formatted business letter. The letter have correct formatting and include the seven parts of a properly formatted business letter as described in the lesson. The return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, the signature line.
Rubric Code: JX546A8
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Business  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Business Letter Rubric
30 Points
  Excellent

10 pts

Good

8 pts

Average

7 pts

Unsatisfactory

6 pts

Incomplete

0 pts

Format

Excellent

Format is correct, including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.
Good

One part of the format is incorrect-- including the return address, date, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.
Average

Two parts of the format are incorrect-- including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.
Unsatisfactory

Several parts of the format are incorrect-- including the return address, date, inside address, greeting, body, complimentary close, and signature line.
Incomplete
Body (Content)

Excellent

Body includes a short introduction, at least one main paragraph and a conclusion. A clear idea is stated in the main paragraph and conveyed to the reader.
Good

Missing one component from the following: Body includes the introductory passage, one body paragraph, and a conclusion. Clear idea is stated.
Average

Missing two components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph. An attempt at a clear idea. Errors in word choice, vocabulary, and how ideas are conveyed.
Unsatisfactory

Missing three or more components from the following: Body does not include any paragraphs; unclear or incomplete thoughts in letter.
Incomplete
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

Excellent

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct or does not affect the clear understanding of the letter.
Good

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are somewhat correct (3 major types of errors noted).
Average

Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (4-6 major types of errors).
Unsatisfactory

Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.(Errors >7). Affects clear understanding.
Incomplete



Keywords:
  • Business Letter







Do more with this rubric:

Preview

Preview this rubric.

Edit

Modify this rubric.

Copy

Make a copy of this rubric and begin editing the copy.


Print

Show a printable version of this rubric.

Categorize

Add this rubric to multiple categories.

Bookmark

Bookmark this rubric for future reference.
Assess

Test run

Test this rubric or perform an ad-hoc assessment.

Grade

Build a gradebook to assess students.

Collaborate

Apply this rubric to any object and invite others to assess.
Share

Publish

Link, embed, and showcase your rubrics on your website.

Email

Email this rubric to a friend.

Discuss

Discuss this rubric with other members.
 

Do more with rubrics than ever imagined possible.

Only with iRubrictm.

n178