Persuasive Letter

The students have written a persuasive letter to their parent/guardian asking them for something. Students have developed their reasons, a thesis statement, a rough draft, and final draft. The final drafts of the letter are going home on Tuesday, 3/10/15. These letters are going home before they are graded for students to allow their parents to read the letter and assess the arguments. The directions for the parent's "homework" are as a follows:

Parent/Guardian Homework

• Read the letter.
• Put a check mark next to sentences that persuaded you well.
• Put an "x" next to sentences that did not have good arguments or did not persuade you well.
• Sign the bottom of the letter.
• Add comments or suggestions for your student (optional)

The final draft of the letter with parent markings and signature is due on Thursday, 3/12/15. Students will use their parent's feedback to write a reflection and develop their persuasive writing skills even further. 

**Students understand it is their responsibility to have the letter read and directions followed. 

**Please do not think you should purchase or do what your child is asking. This assignment will be graded solely on their persuasive elements, no matter if they get what they want.