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Writing an ESL Business English Letter 
Writing an ESL Business English Letter
Write a formal block business letter to a business professional. Cover Letter must be persuasive, have correct address to where it is going, describe how you are the best person for the job, and a description of your education and experience.
Rubric Code: TX78CAA
By carleyd1120
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Subject: Business  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Excellent-Good (4)

5 pts

Satisfactory

3 pts

Needs Improvement

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Format

Excellent-Good (4)

Format is correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Attractive presentation (letterhead).
Satisfactory

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

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

Several parts of the format are incorrect-- including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Salutation

Excellent-Good (4)

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, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Needs Improvement

Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Unsatisfactory

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

Cover Letter must be persuasive, have correct address to where it is going, describe how you are the best person for the job, and a description of your education and experience.
Excellent-Good (4)

Body includes at least two complete paragraphs. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader. Incorporated
Ideas, vocab, word choice, learning well
Satisfactory

Missing one component from the following: Body includes at least 2 complete paragraphs. Clear idea is stated.
Word choice, vocab, ideas clear.
Needs Improvement

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

Missing three or more components from the following: Body does not include any paragraphs; unclear or incomplete thoughts in letter.
Closing and Signature

Excellent-Good (4)

Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation. Enclosure or Attachment indicated.
Satisfactory

Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used. Missing some info.
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-Good (4)

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

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).
Unsatisfactory

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



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