This document provides guidance on writing a persuasive letter to a government about the importance of primary education funding. It includes a persuasion map planning sheet to outline the goal, main reasons, facts to support each reason, and conclusion. It also provides tips on letter formatting, such as using a formal salutation and signature, stating the reason for writing, and including a call to action. Finally, it mentions using the letter wizard in Microsoft Word to format the letter and includes a link on how to use that tool.

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Presented by C. M.
Herrington, MAA, MAT
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3. Letter: Write a letter to your government explaining the
importance of providing aid for education- especially at
primary level.
Use new vocabulary that you have learned over the past
weeks within your letter. Remember you are studying
education and therefore need to use the correct jargon.
Review your previous weeks vocabulary from your notes.
400-650 Words
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4. Persuasion Map Planning Sheet
Goal or Thesis /Introduction paragraph
A goal or thesis is a statement that describes one side of an arguable viewpoint.
• What is the thesis or point you are trying to argue?
Main Reasons /Body
You will need some good reasons to support your goal or thesis.
Briefly state three main reasons that would convince someone that your thesis is valid.
• Reason 1
• Reason 2
• Reason 3
Facts or Examples /Body
What are some facts or examples you could state to support this reason and validate this argument?
• Fact or Example 1
• Fact or Example 2
• Fact or Example 3
Conclusion Paragraph
A piece of persuasive writing usually ends by summarizing the most important details of the argument
and stating
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5. This is called the salutation
The start of any business
letter begins by addressing
the recipient of the letter.
Dear Personnel Director,
Dear Sir or Madam: (use if
you don't know who you are
writing to)
Dear Dr, Mr, Mrs, Miss or
Ms Smith: (use if you know
who you are writing to, and
have a formal relationship
with - VERY IMPORTANT
use Ms for women unless
asked to use Mrs or Miss)
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6. Begin by referencing a specific
contact means. If this is the
first letter in a
conversation, you can also
provide the reason for writing.
The Reason for Writing
I am writing to...
... inquire about
... share my thoughts about
... confirm
... comment on
…remark on
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7. What you would like to accomplish The detail
section of a business letter is extremely
important. This is where you achieve your goals
in writing a business letter.
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8. • What you would like to happen in the future.
Provide a call for future action. This can be a
chance to talk in person, a follow-up letter or
more. It's important and expected to make it
clear what you would like for the next step from
the person reading your business letter.
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9. • Letter writing Video
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10. persuasion map
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11. How to Use the Letter Wizard in Word 2003
How to Write a Letter in Microsoft Word
Things You'll Need
Microsoft Word or Microsoft Word (for Mac)
Instructions
1 Go to the File menu, and select New.
2 Select the Letters & Faxes tab.
3 Double-click Letter Wizard.
4 Follow the instructions in the Letter Wizard windows to format your letter.
5 Write your letter.
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Read more: How to Use the Microsoft Word Letter Wizard |
eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_10071_microsoft-word-
letter.html#ixzz1pq8jaML7
• Edit and Revise before printing and then turn it in for review.
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