Composition I Final Exam Purpose: Write a 2-3 page letter or email to a specific audience to propose a practical solution to a local or specific problem. Due Date: Turn in essay on day of Final Exam, during the week of May 7-10 Introduction: Clearly identify writer, intended audience, purpose and focused problem. Use formal letter (or email) format, and a persuasive tone to gain your reader’s attention. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Background: Explain the problem or issue to your audience. Provide specific examples, personal stories, expert sources or evidence to persuade your reader that this issue needs to be solved. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Propose a practical solution to problem. Provide specific descriptions, reasons and arguments to persuade your reader. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Respond to counter-arguments: Honestly admit possible objections, costs and problems with your solution, and then try to answer these counter-arguments. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Provide a balanced and polite conclusion. Appeal to your audience’s reason, emotions and manners to persuade them to adopt your solution. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Editing: Use correct letter format, documentation of sources, grammar and spelling. 1 2 3 Average Score: 4 5 6 7 GRADE: 8 9 10