Brighton Beach Memoirs Business Letter

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:

He wants a letter of apology. And that if the letter of

apology isnt on his desk by nine o clock tomorrow
morning, I can consider myself fired.

EUGENE: I wouldve had a heart attackwhat did you

say?
STAN:

I said I was not going to apologize if Andrew

still had to pay for the hats (Simon 26).

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__

Evaluation Of Business Letter

Organization and Form

Elements of Practical/
Business Writing

Grammar, Usage,
Mechanics, and
Spelling

Level _____ converted to mark _____/25

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.

More than one part of

the letter may be
incomplete or incorrect.
The writer states the
purpose of the writing,
But not necessarily at
the beginning.

Most parts of the letter

are incomplete
or incorrect. The
writer does not state
the purpose for writing.

The body contains

courteous, formal
language
and all the details
that the audience
will need. There are no
extraneous details.

The body contains

courteous, formal
language and all the
necessary details.

The writer does

not use formal language
or else uses it
inconsistently.
Important
or essential details are
omitted

There are few or no

errors in mechanics,
usage, grammar, or
spelling.

There are minor errors

in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling

The level of language is

inappropriate; it may
sound stilted and overly
formal; or, it may contain
slang or other informal
examples. One or
more important details
may be missing.
There are several errors
in mechanics, usage,
grammar, or spelling.
Some hinder
comprehension.

The letter is difficult to

understand because of
errors in mechanics,
usage, grammar, or
spelling.