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Gigantea Letter

Gigantea Letter. Pre-Writing . The Big Decisions. Issue Audience Purpose Possible Outside Sources Please have these decisions made and put in writing before you come to class tomorrow. Decision One: Issue.

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Gigantea Letter

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  1. Gigantea Letter Pre-Writing

  2. The Big Decisions • Issue • Audience • Purpose • Possible Outside Sources • Please have these decisions made and put in writing before you come to class tomorrow.

  3. Decision One: Issue • What will you write your letter about? You have a list of issues from which to choose or you can think of another one. Just remember to consider your audience in your decision.

  4. Decision Two: Audience • To whom exactly are you writing? • Is this letter directed to students? Which class (9,10, 12, etc?) • Is this letter directed to faculty? • Is this letter directed to parents? The administration? The school board or the district? Audience will determine tone and which appeals you use. Make this decision thoughtfully and deliberately before you begin writing.

  5. Decision Three: Purpose Why Are You Writing This Letter • Do you want to talk to people who disagree with you and attempt to persuade them or at least make them think? (i.e. do you want to try to change someone’s mind?) • Do you want to talk to people who agree with you and connect with them? • Do you want someone to act, to change, to respond or do something? • Do you want to make people aware of a new viewpoint or perspective? • Do you want to rant about something, just to be heard?

  6. Decision Four: Outside Sources • If used well, these can really strengthen your argument. Consider using them if: • You are willing to put effort into finding good and reputable ones. • You are willing to use them ethically (don’t quote out of context or misuse stats just to prove your point). • You are writing to an audience that would be more likely to respond to a logical appeal that uses facts and evidence.

  7. Some Guidelines If you use an outside source identify it inside your letter. For example: • As Jenny Penny said in her LA Times Article, “Why Kids Are Dressing Better”: “These days kids are more fashion conscious than a generation ago.” • Never misquote, leave out parts, or spell any part of the quote or the person who said it incorrectly.

  8. Cont. You may also use a paraphrase of the material but you should still credit it: • Jenny Penny, in her LA Times Article, “Why Kids Are Dressing Better,” said that kids today are dressing better than their parents did a decade ago. (No quotes, you just put what she said in your own words but still gave her credit).

  9. Remember: By Tomorrow • Issue • Audience • Purpose • Possible Outside Sources • Decided and Written Down

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