26 March 2007

Persuasive Letter

You are going to use what you have learned about modern-day slavery to create a persuasive letter. Be sure to follow the correct format of a persuasive letter and the directions below! (100 pt assignment)

ø Choose your purpose carefully! Pick something that you have facts to support and that you are passionate about!

ø Research to find out specifically to WHOM you should address your letter

ø On binder paper, write your first draft.

ø Use at least:
o one compound sentence
o one complex sentence
o one sentence with an adjective clause
o one sentence with an adverb clause


ø Self-edit. Have peer edit it for you.
ø Handwrite a second draft. Revise for any minor grammar or spelling errors.
ø Type your final draft:
o One inch margins
o 12 point font
o Courier, Arial or Times New Roman
o You may include ONE professional graphic
ø E-mail me a copy of your final draft (cferguson@kippla.org). In the subject put your name and persuasive letter.

ø Print ONE copy of the letter. Highlight the compound sentence (yellow), the complex sentence (blue), the adjective clause (green) and the adverb clause (orange or pink).

DUE DATE: Thursday, MARCH 29th