Finalizing Your Persuasive Letter

Prior to sending your letter, (yes, we are sending them), you will need to make sure you have the following elements completed:

1. Business Letter Format (headings, salutations, signature, etc)
2. Introduction that includes background, claim, and explanation of why the issue is important you.
3. Two body paragraphs: subclaim, example, evidence, explanation/interpretation of the evidence, more evidence, and explanation.
4. At least body paragraph that introduces the opposing opinion, your counterargument, evidence to support your conterargument, and explanation.
5. A concluding statement that restates the claim, summarizes points, and makes a worldly or personal connection.
6. MLA formatted citations and reference page.