Assignment for March 14, 2007
Think of something that has made you angry enough to write a letter that would hopefully change whatever is wrong.
For example, if ABC has just aired your favorite movie, but made a lot of cuts that pretty much ruined it, you should write to the president of ABC and speak your mind. Or if you bought a bag of chips that was advertised “so hot, your eyes will tear up” and yet it was as mild as oatmeal, write to Nabisco and let then know what is wrong with their product. You can write a letter about almost anything these days; the newspaper you read, the clothes you buy, the roads you drive on, the music the radio DJs pick to play most often, a software program
BUT DON’T JUST COMPLAIN – write persuasively to try and get whoever is responsible to change their ways.
And now – for all you reality show fans – here’s the twist: You must write in the voice of Holden Caulfield.
Your letter should be one full page in length, in regular business letter format. The paragraphs should have single spaced lines, but with a double space between each paragraph (like this document).
Use this worksheet to write your letter – you can do the worksheet before or after the letter, but make sure it is filled out.
Letter of Complaint
Organizational worksheet
I am going to complain about
This is a (circle one):
- Product
- Service
- Political issue
- Other
What is wrong with this thing or idea?
What would make this right?
What are THREE good reasons that would motivate the person to whom you’re writing to make these changes?
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