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In the Brighton Beach Memoirs Eugenes brother Stan has a run in with
his boss that results in him having to make a choice. Stan and Eugene
have a conversation that describes Mr. Stroheims demands and Stans
thoughts on what he will do:
STAN:
Your Task:
Put yourself in Stans shoes.
You will either write a letter of apology, as requested, or you will
write a letter of resignation.
Be sure to follow the formal letter format on the attachment.
Your letter should be at least three paragraphs in length.
Remember, you are writing from Stans perspective. Use the
conversations between Eugene and Stan, and Stan and Jack (their
father) later in the act to help you fill out the body of the letter.
Indicate specific reasons for your choice.
Consider what you have learned about writing a formal letter.
Remember the qualifiers of good communication and dont forget
the importance of wording!
You will write a rough draft, have it peer edited, and submit a typed
good copy for evaluation.
Due Date: _End of Class Monday May 18th__
Elements of Practical/
Business Writing
Grammar, Usage,
Mechanics, and
Spelling
Level 4
The writer uses the
correct and complete
form for a business
letter. A business
letter contains the
six essential parts:
heading,
inside address,
salutation, body, closing,
and signature.
Each part is complete
and correct. The writer
briefly but clearly
states the purpose of
the letter.
Level 3
The writer uses the
correct form for a
business letter,
and omits only minor
elements. A business
letter contains the six
essential parts: heading,
inside address,
salutation, body, closing,
and signature.
One part of the letter
may be incomplete
or incorrect. The
writer states the
purpose
of the letter.
Level 2
The writer shows a
vague understanding
of correct forms.
However, the business
letter may lack an
essential part. But the
form will otherwise be
correct.
Level 1
The writer demonstrates
a lack of understanding
of the correct
form for a business
letter. The letter lacks
two or more essential
parts.