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Writing an Introductory Letter 
Writing a Business Letter
Write a friendly letter. Remember to correctly use and punctuate all the parts of the friendly letter.
Rubric Code: K5C655
By dmccann
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 6-8

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  Excellent

10 pts

Satisfactory

8 pts

Needs Improvement

6 pts

Unsatisfactory

4 pts

Format

Excellent

Format is correct, including your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Satisfactory

One part of the format is incorrect-- including your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Needs Improvement

Two parts of the format are incorrect-- including your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Unsatisfactory

Several parts of the format are incorrect-- including your address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
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 colon are all included.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation is used in the correct place, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon.
Unsatisfactory

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

Excellent

Body includes at least two complete paragraphs (A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence). A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Body includes at least two complete paragraphs (A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence). A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph (A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence). A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.
Unsatisfactory

Missing three or more components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph (A topic sentence, three detail sentences and a concluding sentence). A clear idea is stated and/or conveyed to the reader.
Closing and Signature

Excellent

Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.
Satisfactory

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

Either closing or signature is correct.
Unsatisfactory

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

Excellent

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are completely correct.
Satisfactory

Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct (<3 errors).
Needs Improvement

Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (>3 errors).
Unsatisfactory

Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. I need to revise, edit, and rewrite. (Errors >6).
Parts of the Writing Process

Excellent

Includes final typed copy, typed copy with changes, rough draft, and pre-writing sheet
Satisfactory

Includes 3 out 4 of the Writing Process - final copy, typed copy with changes, rough draft, or pre-writing sheet
Needs Improvement

Includes 2 out of 4 of the Writing Process - final copy, typed copy with changes, rough draft, or pre-writing sheet
Unsatisfactory

Includes final copy only.



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  • Friendly Letter Writing, Reading

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