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Write your full name here Belle Chasse High School’s Address 8346 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 595-6600 [email]

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Professor Robert Lake Associate Professor of Education Gonzaga University 502 E Boone Ave Spokane, WA 99202

Dear Professor Robert Lake,

Hook and Claim

I am a long-time teacher of ______. I am writing to you concerning ______

______. I understand that you have voiced concerns over ______. However, I want to assure you that my major concern is ______. Professor Robert Lake

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Topic Sentence: After thoroughly reading your letter concerning Wind-Wolf, I want you to know that I am still worried about Wind-Wolf’s progress for several reasons.

Reason One: (Write in a complete sentence) ______

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Quote from the letter to support this concern:

Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument?

Reason Two: (Write in a complete sentence) ______

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Professor Robert Lake

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Concluding Sentence:

Body Paragraph Two Topic Sentence:

Reason One: (Write in a complete sentence) ______

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Reason Two: (Write in a complete sentence) ______

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Quote from the letter to support this concern: ______

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Concluding Sentence:

3 rd Body Paragraph with Counterclaim (Concession and Refutation)

Topic Sentence:

Counterclaim: Begin with the Concession (On what point can you agree with Mr. Lake?)

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Use a quote from his own letter to support this concession and write it here:

Reason you agree it is a valid point: (Write in a complete sentence) ______

Refutation: Now, take the above concession, and explain why though it may be true, you also believe it can be refuted or argued against.

Use a quote from his own words against him. Show how even he admits it is a problem. Write it in a complete sentence.

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Call to Action: What is your plan to help Wind-Wolf? What do you want Mr. Lake to do after he has finished reading YOUR letter?

I am looking forward to working with you concerning ______.

Sincerely,

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