1. + Writing a business letter English 11 Native American Unit

2. + heading Inside address salutation Body: 1.Why you are writing 2.Needed details 3.What should happen next Complimentary closing & signature Parts of a Business Letter

3. + 1. Date The date you write the letter: September 8, 2015

4. + 2. Heading (your address) Woods Cross High School 600 West 2200 South Woods Cross, UT 84087

5. + 3. Inside Address (their address) Congressman Rob Bishop 1017 Federal Building 324 25 th Street Ogden, UT 84401

6. + 4. Salutation “Dear” is appropriate Don’t make it anything too distracting

7. + 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

8. + 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

9. + Final Draft Checklist