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Writing a business letterEnglish 11 Native American Unit

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heading

Inside address

salutation

Body:1. Why you are

writing2. Needed

details3. What should

happen next

Complimentary closing & signature

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+1. Date

The date you write the letter: September 8, 2015

+2. Heading (your address)

Woods Cross High School

600 West 2200 South

Woods Cross, UT 84087

+3. Inside Address (their address)

Congressman Rob Bishop

1017 Federal Building

324 25th Street

Ogden, UT 84401

+4. Salutation

“Dear” is appropriate

Don’t make it anything too distracting

+5. Body – 3 paragraphs

Paragraph 1 – why you are writing Argument & claim(s)

Paragraphs 2-3 – needed details textual evidence

Paragraph 4 – what should happen next reasoning & counterclaim

+6. Complimentary closing & signature

Close as if you are confident they will do what you ask: “thank you for your assistance” “I appreciate your help in this matter” It’s always a pleasure to work with you” View as a call to action!

Sincerely,

Leave at least 4 spaces for signature before your typewritten name

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