|
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. |