Writing a
Persuasive
Letter
This letter will be a Type
Three Writing with the
following
Focus Correction Areas:
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Correct letter format
Two paragraphs
A clearly stated thesis statement
At least one emotional appeal
Correct Business Letter Format
Your Address
City, State, Zip
Principal’s Name
School Name
School Address
City, State Zip
Dear
:
You are writing a persuasive
letter to the principal of your
school. Be positive!
Remember, attack the
problem, not the person!
Paragraph One: Write your thesis
statement (what you are writing
about). Write at least three
sentences describing what the
problem(s) is. Examples: the
cleanliness of the restrooms, the
dress code. Use at least one
emotional appeal. An example
would be: “The restrooms are so
dirty that they pose a health hazard
for the students.”
Paragraph Two: Write at least three
sentences proposing solutions to
the problem. An example would be:
“The custodial staff and the students
could work together to keep the
restrooms clean.” Write a
concluding sentence. Example:
“Thank you for your time. I hope
you take my suggestions into
consideration.”