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CorrespondenceIstanbul Bilgi UniversityPresented by C. M. Herrington, MAA, MAT

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Why is letter writing important for me?

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Task 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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In order to plan out your persuasive letterPersuasion Map Planning Sheet Goal or Thesis /Introduction paragraphA 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 /BodyYou 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 /BodyWhat 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 ParagraphA piece of persuasive writing usually ends by summarizing the most important details of the argument and stating

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The Start

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)

This is called the salutation

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The Reference-Goal or Thesis- Introduction Paragraph

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 WritingI am writing to...... inquire about... share my thoughts about... confirm... comment on…remark on

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Details-Body

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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Conclusion / Next Steps – final paragraph

• 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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Let’s watch a video / take notes

• Letter writing Video

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Now use the “Persuasion Map” to plot out your letter

persuasion map

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Generate your Letter How to Use the Letter Wizard in Word 2003 How to Write a Letter in Microsoft Word Things You'll NeedMicrosoft 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.

•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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