Letter of Political Influence

Grading Rubric


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Focus & Organization Support Conventions
Exemplary Written with appropriate business letter guidelines. Includes an introduction, body and conclusion.

Follows the guidelines for writing the letter exceptionally well.

Uses specific, and strong,  evidence from student research to support position and uses this evidence to influence appropriate representative and current legislation. Develops a strong persuasive argument. May receive a response. Solid work that demonstrates careful attention to details. Few, if any, errors. 
Accomplished Appropriate business letter format. Follows the guidelines for writing the letter.  Uses some evidence from student research to support position and uses this evidence to influence appropriate representative and/or current legislation. May develop a  persuasive argument or agree with a previous position from the representative.  Solid work that demonstrates attention to details. The letter may have a few minor errors.
Developing May not be an appropriate business letter.  Uses limited evidence from student research to support position. Attempts to influence  an appropriate representative, but support appears limited. Does not demonstrate attention to details. Many errors. 
Beginning Does not produce an acceptable letter. Does not include much, if any, evidence of research and does not attempt to influence a representative. Does not demonstrate attention to details. Many errors. Very brief.

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