Formal Letter Checklist:
Name________________________
Formal Letter Checklist:
Name________________________
Accurate addresses (capital letters, commas, date)
Accurate addresses (capital letters, commas, date)
Accurate greeting (capital letters, commas)
Accurate greeting (capital letters, commas)
Clear point of view stated in the introduction with formal tone
Clear point of view stated in the introduction with formal tone
Three main paragraphs that each offers a different argument
Three main paragraphs that each offers a different argument
Use at least 3 different persuasive techniques
e.g. Rhetorical questions
Statistics
Emotive language
Triples
Direct address (“I”)
Facts
Opinions
Comparison
Counter argument
Repetition
Anecdotes
Balanced sentences
Use at least 3 different persuasive techniques
e.g. Rhetorical questions
Statistics
Emotive language
Triples
Direct address (“I”)
Facts
Opinions
Comparison
Counter argument
Repetition
Anecdotes
Balanced sentences
Examples of formal language displayed regularly
Examples of formal language displayed regularly
A range of sentence types and punctuation used for effect
0
A range of sentence types and punctuation used for effect
0
Appropriate conclusion (restated POV, gratitude) and accurate sign off
Appropriate conclusion (restated POV, gratitude) and accurate sign off
Peer Assessment - Two stars and a wish:
Peer Assessment - Two stars and a wish:
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I wish…_______________________________________________________
I wish…_______________________________________________________
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