How to Write a Persuasive Letter Using Pros and Cons Charts
Pick a topic that you would like to write about., On a piece of paper, brainstorm who your audience will be., Brainstorm the things about whatever you're writing about that will most appeal to that specific audience. , Make two identical 2x4...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pick a topic that you would like to write about.
Make sure that it has several 'sides'
and that you are familiar with it.
Do some research to make sure that you are aware of all of the different 'sides' on this topic.
Your experiences and how you survived or accomplished it! , Kids? School principal? Parents/ Adults? ,, One of these charts is the "Arguments For" chart, and one is the "Arguments Against".
In the "Arguments For" chart, fill in the four left boxes with reasons supporting your argument.
On the right side, give evidence supporting your reasons.
Do the same on the "Arguments Against"
except use reasons against your argument. , There are two layouts to choose from: a letter where each paragraph is a separate reason supporting and also against your argument; or, one paragraph with supporting reasons and another paragraph with reasons against. , The topic sentence does not have to be great.
You can simply state your argument. (i.e.
Marine animals should not be captured for scientific studies.) This is a good way to start if you want to get straight to the point. , Don't constantly go back and edit; just write the whole letter, print it out, and then mark it up! , Realize that you may have to edit it many times before it is perfect.
When it is as good as you can get it, look up the address of the person/people you're sending it to, then send it to them! -
Step 2: On a piece of paper
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Step 3: brainstorm who your audience will be.
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Step 4: Brainstorm the things about whatever you're writing about that will most appeal to that specific audience.
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Step 5: Make two identical 2x4 charts(if you can't get that
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Step 6: use other paper).
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Step 7: Draw out a rough sketch of the layout of your letter.
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Step 8: On the binder paper
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Step 9: set up the order of paragraphs and write a topic sentence for your letter.
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Step 10: Write your letter using a computer because it is easier to edit it that way.
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Step 11: Read & re-read.
Detailed Guide
Make sure that it has several 'sides'
and that you are familiar with it.
Do some research to make sure that you are aware of all of the different 'sides' on this topic.
Your experiences and how you survived or accomplished it! , Kids? School principal? Parents/ Adults? ,, One of these charts is the "Arguments For" chart, and one is the "Arguments Against".
In the "Arguments For" chart, fill in the four left boxes with reasons supporting your argument.
On the right side, give evidence supporting your reasons.
Do the same on the "Arguments Against"
except use reasons against your argument. , There are two layouts to choose from: a letter where each paragraph is a separate reason supporting and also against your argument; or, one paragraph with supporting reasons and another paragraph with reasons against. , The topic sentence does not have to be great.
You can simply state your argument. (i.e.
Marine animals should not be captured for scientific studies.) This is a good way to start if you want to get straight to the point. , Don't constantly go back and edit; just write the whole letter, print it out, and then mark it up! , Realize that you may have to edit it many times before it is perfect.
When it is as good as you can get it, look up the address of the person/people you're sending it to, then send it to them!
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