Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Today you are going to write a journal (What do you think should be done about the issue of cell phone usage in the school?)
You are then going to write your first letter about a position on an issue.
In addition to the issue itself, I will be providing you with an outline. The outline is presented below:

English 30-2
How to Write a Letter Regarding a Position

Introduction:

1. Introduce yourself (“My name is…”)
2. Tell them who you are (I am the president. .student… etc”)
3. Explain what the issue is (I am here today to discuss…..”)
4. Tell them your position on the issue (“I want to recommend that the board accept/not accept/ this issue….”)
5. Tell them your reasons (3 if you can find them!)

Body (make this as large as three paragraphs or as small as one – it all depends on your number of reasons and evidence)

1. Supply your first reason (as listed in the sentence in the introduction as first)
2. Provide one to three pieces of evidence from the readings that support it, and state who said it and how it supports what you believe
3. Supply your second reason (as listed in the sentence in the introduction as second)
4. Provide one to three pieces of evidence from the readings that support it, and state who said it and how it supports what you believe
5. Supply your third reason (as listed in the sentence in the introduction as third)
6. Provide one to three pieces of evidence from the readings that support it, and state who said it and how it supports what you believe

Conclusion:

1. Show the reader that you have proven your position (“With all these reasons: ________ it is apparent that (the issue) should be/not be put in place/allowed, etc.”)
2. State what exactly you want from your audience (Once again, I want to urge you to vote yes/no/support/not support the issue)Thank them for their time. (“Thank you for allowing me to present (name of board you are representing or yourself) views on this is