Writing To Ebert
Project 2 has you follow up what you've done in project 1. You will write a business-like letter to Roger Ebert telling him why you think you should be a movie critic. The letter needs to be written in Microsoft Word in the format known as Block Letter Format.The letter should also meet the following requirements:
Your address (the top one) should be made up, such as the example below:
1234 Fake Place Drive.
The Lost City, Atlantis
Roger Ebert's address should look like this:
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun Times
Chicago, Illinois
Once you get done, send this letter to your Yahoo! account to back up your file.
Below is the rubric that will be used to rate your skills. This project will be worth a total of 20 points toward your final grade. Make sure you hit all of the important pieces. Good luck!
| Category | Excellent (8 to 10 pts) | Getting There (6 to 7 pts) | Developing (5 or less) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format Accuracy | Provided correct font and size. Followed block letter format accurately. | Block letter format was nearly followed accurately. Provided basically consistent font and size. | Did not follow block letter format. Inconsistent font and size. |
| Writing Skill | No grammar or spelling errors. Text flows smoothly. Good overall structure. | No grammar or spelling errors. Texts presents material properly in most areas. Structure and style of writing are fairly consistent. | Contains grammar/spelling errors. Text is not clear or consistent. |