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Project Advocacy Letter
Project Advocacy Letter
Period: ____________________
Date: ____________________
Advocacy Letter
FINAL DRAFT DUE BY: Tuesday, April 27
LENGTH: at least 400 words
FOCUS: You will be writing a persuasive letter of at least 400 words in which you identify an issue
and build an argument to convince someone with the ability to make or influence change
that something has to change. Choose an issue that you feel strongly about and can discuss
from existing knowledge. The issue should be something that affects more peole than just
you—perhaps your family, your community, your classmates, your city, etc.
DETAIL: Your letter must use several, appropriate methods of persuasion (appealing to both
Emotion and Reason if possible). At minimum, your letter must include attempts to use the
following techniques:
Anecdote
Expert Testimony
Rebut Counterarguments
At least one additional technique of your choice
DEVELOPMENT: Be sure to explain your reasoning and structure your letter with a clearly developed
introduction, body, and conclusion. Build through assertion, support, and explanation to a
concrete call to action.
CLARITY: Follow all standards of written English grammar as discussed in class (including correct
spelling, complete sentences, etc.)