Checklist-A-Persuasive-Letter-To-Sir-Ranulph-Fiennes

 Explain to Sir Ranulph Fiennes why Dear Sir Ranulph Fiennes, you are writing to him. I have just discovered that you are one crew member short for your next expedition to Antarctica, I would like to apply for this position. Here are my reasons why.

Dear Sir Ranulph Fiennes, It has been brought to my attention that you are looking to fill your last vacancy for your expedition to Antarctica. Let me explain why I would be the ideal candidate for your team.

Dear Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Having read about your next expedition to Antarctica, I would desperately love to join you. I know I would be an excellent addition to your crew.  Explain why you would be the best I have studied Antarctica extensively at person to join his crew. Give school and am very knowledgeable about positive qualities you have and how this continent. I could use my expertise on they would be helpful/beneficial to this expedition to help others on the crew. the team.  Give reasons and evidence to Not only that but, I am used to being part support your application to join the of a team and working with others. In crew. school we often have to work in small and large groups. Through doing this I have learnt how to listen to others and respect their opinions, even those that are different to mine. Furthermore, I play on both the school football and netball team, so completely understand the importance of working in a team and how each person has a vital role to play.

In addition, I have a keen interest in science and love carrying out practical investigations in school. Therefore, I could help with scientific investigations on this expedition and record my findings. Use strong personal statements I strongly believe that… I truly believe that… It is my opinion that… Use facts –make them up if you need to At the moment, I have been learning… Use a rhetorical question Surely you must agree that I deserve a position in your team? I think I have a lot to offer, don’t you agree? Use the power of three Not only am I an excellent team player but I also have a fascination with science and Antarctica and am physically fit enough for this expedition. Mention your knowledge of Antarctica I have been studying Antarctica for two weeks so far and feel I have built an excellent knowledge of this continent. I have learnt in detail about the earliest explorers to the South Pole and have learnt about their achievements and their failures. I strongly believe this will provide invaluable on your expedition, so that the same mistakes aren’t made again. Moreover, I have studied the geographical features of both the Arctic and Antarctic, so I therefore feel I am prepared for what lies ahead on this expedition. Use flattery on Sir Ranulph Fiennes It would be a privilege and an honour to be on an expedition with you-the world’s greatest living explorer. I honestly believe I could learn so much from you and your vast wisdom. Use paragraphs New time, new place, new event Check, check, check again Have you included ALL your punctuation? Use formal language First, secondly, Furthermore, Moreover, In addition, End your letter-refer to the job again. These are the reasons why I strongly believe I should have a place on your next expedition. I look forward to hearing from you shortly. Yours sincerely, Name

I hope you consider the persuasive arguments I have put forward to you. Please give me a chance-I will prove to you that I am the right choice for your team and your expedition. Yours sincerely, Name