Thank you letter

Above Average

Average

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Parts of the letter

Heading, salutation, body, closing are present and written correctly (commas, capital letters, placement). 4 points

All of the parts of a professional Thank You letter are present and most are written correctly.

3 points

All of the parts are present but only some are written correctly.

2 points

Only some of the parts of a professional Thank You letter are present.

0-1 points

Grammar, punctuation, & spelling

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure. 4 points

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with

minor errors that do not detract from the readability of the work. Spelling is correct.

3 points

Letter contains a few

grammatical, punctuation

and spelling errors.

2 points

Letter contains numerous

grammatical, punctuation,

and spelling errors.

0-1 points

Content

Student understands

assignment and writes

meaningful thank you letter using strong details to make

the narrative come alive, touching on all four required

points.

4 points

Student understands

assignment and works to write a meaningful thank you letter.

Although writing may wander off topic and/or need more

details, all four required points are touched on.

3 points

Student's writing

reflects a basic understanding of the

assignment and/or minimal effort in completing the task, using limited ideas or

repetition of ideas and

details all four points are not touched on. 2 points

Student does not display any understanding of the

meaning behind the writing assignment. Few details are used. Not much happens.

0-1 points

Appearance

Typed and very neatly

written with no errors or visible corrections. Design is vibrant, detailed, enhancing the letter. 4 points

Typed and neatly written. Design is aesthetically pleasing.

3 points

Letter is somewhat difficult to read. Design shows modest effort.

2 points

Messy, corrections on the paper. Letter is not typed. Design sloppy or nonexistent.

0-1 points