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Rubric for Persuasive Cover Letter 
Rubric for Persuasive Letter
Students are required to write a persuasive cover letter to Mr. Peterson, the 5th Grade Restaurant Manager. The letter will persuade the employer to consider them for a possible position in the 5th Grade Restaurant.
Rubric Code: TXX9467
By jfeuerbach
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: K-5, 6-8

Powered by iRubric Persuasive Cover Letter
  Not Proficient

1 pts

Nearly Proficient

2 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Highly Proficient

4 pts

Introduction

Not Proficient

Introduces the applicant or their job choices but not both.
Nearly Proficient

Introduces the applicant's name and some of their job choices.
Proficient

Introduces the applicant using their name, grade, and school. It also informs the employer of some of their job choices
Highly Proficient

Introduces the applicant using details like their full name, grade, and school. It also informs the employer of their top three job choices.
Middle _Persuasive Elements

Not Proficient

States their top 3 jobs but does not offer reasons to support why they would be a good candidate for the positions.
Nearly Proficient

States their top 3 job choices. Very few reasons are given to support why they would be a good candidate for the positions provided.
Proficient

Describes with some detail their top 3 job choices. Some reasons are given to support why they would be a good candidate for the positions provided.
Highly Proficient

Describes in detail their top 3 job choices. Reasons are given to support why they would be a good candidate for each of the 3 positions provided.
Conclusion_Persuasive Elements

Not Proficient

Restates the introduction word for word. No details are provided to explain what makes them a good employee.
Nearly Proficient

Restates the introduction. A few details are provided to explain what makes them a good employee.
Proficient

Restates the introduction. Some persuasive details are provided to explain what makes them a good employee.
Highly Proficient

Restates the introduction using different words. Persuasive details, like positive characteristics about the applicant, are provided to explain what makes them a good employee.
Mechanics

Not Proficient

Many spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Nearly Proficient

Some spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Proficient

Very few spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Highly Proficient

No spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors
Letter Format

Not Proficient

Does not resemble a cover letter.
Nearly Proficient

Includes some parts of a cover letter. Letter is typed.
Proficient

Mostly resembles a cover letter with a greeting, body, and salutation. The letter is typed and looks neat.
Highly Proficient

Resembles a cover letter with a greeting, body, and salutation. The letter is typed and looks neat.



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