Name:____________________ Period:_______ Date:_______

Professional Apology Letter

Directions: Write an apology letter for two situations.

The apology letter will be graded on the following criteria:

1. Proper format:_____/5 points

2. Content for letter 1:_____/ 15 pointsa. Focus on actions to fix the situationb. Sincere message, respectful and considerate tonec. Accepting blame for the situationd. Follow up

3. Content for letter 2:_______/ 15 points

4. Grammar and Mechanics:_____/15 pointsa. Are your sentences clear and fluid?b. Are there any awkward sentences, run-ons, or fragments?c. Carefully proofread?

Total Score:_________/50

Scenario 1: Write an apology letter for some mistake that you were responsible for at work. Don’t forget to explain the situation, explain what’s being done to fix the problem, and what’s being done to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

Scenario 2: Write an apology letter to Mr. Hepworth for something that you have done in class to upset him. Don’t forget to explain the situation, explain what’s being done to fix the problem, and what’s being done to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

Scenario 3: Write an apology letter to the administration for something that you have done to get into trouble. Don’t forget to explain the situation, explain what’s being done to fix the problem, and what’s being done to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

Scenario 4: Write an apology letter to your parents for something you did at home to get into trouble. Don’t forget to explain the situation, explain what’s being done to fix the problem, and what’s being done to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.