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Writing a Formal Letter 
Writing a Formal Letter
Write a formal letter to Ishmael Beah, the author of A Long Way Gone. Additionally, these letters must be typed, and you must have at least five paragraphs to the letter. Spend one paragraph introducing yourself; two-three paragraphs regarding your look-back list and the events from the book; one paragraph asking Mr. Beah questions from the book or from his current life, etc.; and finally, one paragraph of encouragement, praise or criticism (appropriate—not personal criticism) for the author.
Rubric Code: MXXAWW3
By JCupp612
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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  Excellent

4 pts

Very Good

3 pts

Satisfactory

2 pts

Needs Improvement

1 pts

Format

Excellent

Format is correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Format follows the suggested outline given.
Very Good

One of the following parts is incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Format mostly follows the suggested outline given.
Satisfactory

Two of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Organization does not follow outline given.
Needs Improvement

Three of the following parts are incorrectly formatted: your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Organization is severely lacking and does not resemble outline given.
Body (Content)

Excellent

Body includes at least three complete paragraphs. A clear purpose is clearly stated and conveyed to the reader. Includes at least 3 details from the beginning, middle and end of the book.
Very Good

Missing one component from the following: at least three complete paragraphs, clearly stated purpose; Includes a couple of details from the beginning, middle or end of the book
Satisfactory

Missing two components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,<BR>
clearly stated purpose; includes details from only one part of the book
Needs Improvement

Missing three or more components from the following: at least three complete paragraphs,<BR>
clearly stated purpose; does not include any details from the book
Grammar and Spelling

Excellent

Grammar and spelling are correct.
Very Good

Grammar and/or spelling errors are minimal (<2 errors).
Satisfactory

Several errors in grammar and/or spelling (>2 errors).
Needs Improvement

Many errors in grammar and/or spelling (>4 errors).
Language/Audience

Language is formal and appropriate.
Excellent

The language is appropriate for the audience.
Very Good

One word is not appropriate for the audience.
Satisfactory

Two words are not appropriate for the audience.
Needs Improvement

More than three words are not appropriate for the audience.
Conciseness

Excellent

The letter is free of redundant and/or superfluous wording.
Very Good

The letter contains no more than two cases of redundant and/or superflous wording.
Satisfactory

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.



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