Example 1
Your college has received a large donation from a recent
graduate who has specified that the money be used to enhance the quality
of life for students. Two proposals for using the money have been
made. One proposal is to expand the campus bookstore to include music
CD's, gifts, and a snack bar. The other proposal is to add more computers
to the computer lab. There is enough money to fund only one of these
proposals. Write a letter to the dean of the college in which you
argue for expanding the bookstore or for adding more computers to the computer
lab, explaining how your choice will enhance the quality of life for students.
(Do not concern yourself with letter formatting.
Simply begin your letter, "Dear College Dean.")
Example 2
A high school would like to do a better job of helping
students in school through graduation. The Principal is considering two
propsals, but there is only enough funding for one. One proposal
is to offer students a greater variety of classes from which to choose.
The other proposal is to offer free tutoring to students who need help
with schoolwork. Write a letter to the Principal in which you argue
for a greater variety of classes or free tutoring for students, explaining
how your choice will help students stay in high school through graduation.
(Do not concern yourself with letter formatting.
Simply begin your letter, "Dear Principal.")
Example 3
A tract of undeveloped land has been purchased on the
edge of the city. The community is divided over whether to develop
the land for residential use or to designate the land for a park in which
people can enjoy many outdoor activities. There is only enough land
for one of these purposes. The City Council has announced that the
final decision will be based on which of the uses will be of greatest benefit
to the community. Write a letter to the city Council in which you
argue that the land be designated for residential use or for a park, explaining
how your choice will be of greatest benefit to the community.
(Do not concern yourself with letter formatting.
Simply begin your letter, "Dear City Council.")