Business Letter
100 points: Written
Communication
Appropriateness
Unsatisfactory (D/F)
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Content
Grammar; Punctuation;
Spelling; Word choice;
Vocabulary use
Lacks clear and purposeful
information and does not
address the intended
audience appropriately.
Fails to use appropriate
vocabulary, tone, and style to
take into account the nature
of the relationship with, and
the knowledge and interests
of, the recipients.
10
15
20
 Fails to report relevant
information
 Conveys ideas illogically
and/or incorrectly.
 Does not highlight central
ideas
10 15 20 25
Many errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling and word
choice; vocabulary is repetitive;
errors cause confusion for reader.
Incorrect use of the possessive.
10 15 20
Proficient (B/C)
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Generally provides clear
and purposeful
information and addresses
the intended audience
appropriately.
Mostly uses appropriate
vocabulary, tone, and style
to take into account the
nature of the relationship
with, and the knowledge
and interests of, the
recipients.
21 23 25 27
Reports most relevant
information
Generally conveys ideas
logically and correctly.
Highlights central ideas
26 28 30 32 34
Occasional errors in grammar,
punctuation, spelling and word
choice; vocabulary is varied;
errors do not cause confusion.
21 23 25 27
Advanced (A)
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Consistently provides clear
and purposeful information
and addresses the intended
audience appropriately.
Uses appropriate vocabulary,
tone, and style to take into
account the nature of the
relationship with, and the
knowledge and interests of,
the recipients throughout the
letter.
28
29
30
 Reports all relevant
information
 Conveys ideas logically and
correctly.
 Clearly highlights central
ideas
35 36 37 38 39 40
Virtually free of grammar,
punctuation, and spelling errors;
correct word choice; vocabulary is
varied and sophisticated.
28
29
30