Name __________________________ Block _____ Rubric for Formal Letter 1. Return address (make this up) should be in the right hand corner of letter. 1 2 3 4 5
2. The address to Mrs. Patterson's friend should be written on left below your address. 1 2 3 4 5
3. Date: Write the date on the right or left line after Mrs. Patterson's friend's address. Make sure you write the month as a word. 1 2 3 4 5
4. Greeting: Please write Dear Ms. Carter on the left side below the date, followed by a comma. 1 2 3 4 5
5. There should be four paragraphs within the letter. The first paragraph is your opening paragraph that explains yourself and your reason for writing. The second paragraph will explain what they have learned about mental and emotional wellness. The third paragraph will tell Ms. Carter how her mental and emotional health can be repaired. Finally, the closing paragraph will thank her for listening and hoping that her health can get repaired. 1 2 3 4 5
6. Paragraphs are to start all the way at the left margin. There should be one line skipped in between each paragraph. 1 2 3 4 5
7. Ending your letter: Make sure you have a closure to your letter. Here are some examples: Yours truly, Sincerely, Yours Faithfully, etc. 1 2 3 4 5
8. Paragraphs are detailed and explain exactly what they have learned. 1 2 3 4 5 Total= ___ / 40