Explicit Letter Instructions

[COMPANY NAME]

Month day, Year Name of Person Name of Organization Street Address City, State Zip Code Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms [Enter name of Person Here]: This sentence will be a sentence that very generally introduces the topic you will be talking about; its only purpose is to introduce the topic. This next sentence is a sentence that very generally introduces who you are; you are mostly a student but, if you are writing to a government official, you can point out that you are a citizen and a son/daughter of a concerned voter, too. Here you will write a sentence that says exactly, succinctly what your argument is (there should be peace on earth, etc.). Next, you will briefly mention the three, main arguments you have developed for supporting your idea. A transition sentence that switches ideas toward the next paragraphs central ideas [elaborating on your arguments] belongs here. Here you will jump straight into your first argument. Your supporting idea/fact/quote/elaboration will be in this sentence. Another argument will be right here. Then, again, you will write your supporting idea/fact/quote/elaboration here. Finally, your last argument will be written here. Again, lastly, your final supporting idea/fact/quote/elaboration will go right here. A transition sentence which leads attention toward your counterarguments belongs right here. Counterargument 1 will be introduced here. Counterargument 1 will need at leas one sentence that elaborates upon the idea or lends support to it. Counterargument 2 will be inserted here. Another sentence, at least one, will be needed to support Counterargument 2. Finally, counterargument 3 will be popped in right about here. Support Counterargument 3 with some elaboration or supporting facts. Transition or summarize in a sentence right here. Summarize your entire, general argument and idea here [which is that you are asking them to do something about your issue!]. Remind them of your three main arguments why they should be concerned about your issue. End on a positive note and try to create an image of the world if your vision were acted upon. Thank them for their time and consideration. Sincerely,

[Your Name] [9th Grade Student, Oak Harbor High School

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