Abstinence is the Best Choice Letter
1. Write a 5 paragraph letter to yourself about why abstinence is the best choice
for you right now.
 The essay can be typed or neatly hand written
 Double spaced
 Final drafts only
 You must list three reasons why abstinence is the best choice right now.
 Your audience is you (you are writing this essay to yourself).
 Due: ______________________________
2. Please also provide me with a self-addressed stamped envelope so that I can
mail your essay to you in two years.
 One envelope with your name and address
 Two stamps (because prices will change) or one forever stamp
Your Name Here
Your Address Here
City, State, Zip Code
Please staple this paper to the front of your essay.
Scoring Guide
*Clearly presents an especially strong thesis,
or main idea, of the essay in the introduction.
4
3
2
1
*Organizes the essay in an exceptionally
effective and appropriate pattern.
4
3
2
1
*Consistently includes strong examples
to support and clarify ideas.
4
3
2
1
*Uses exceptional and effective language
techniques to maintain reader interest.
4
3
2
1
*Conclusion is especially effective
at linking back thesis to essay.
4
3
2
1
Total = _________________________