<p>Write your full name here Belle Chasse High School’s Address 8346 Highway 23, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 (504) 595-6600 [email]</p><p>[Date]</p><p>Professor Robert Lake Associate Professor of Education Gonzaga University 502 E Boone Ave Spokane, WA 99202</p><p>Dear Professor Robert Lake,</p><p>Hook and Claim </p><p>I am a long-time teacher of ______. I am writing to you concerning ______</p><p>______. I understand that you have voiced concerns over ______. However, I want to assure you that my major concern is ______. Professor Robert Lake</p><p>[Date]</p><p>Page 2</p><p>Body Paragraph One</p><p>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. </p><p>Reason One: (Write in a complete sentence) ______</p><p>______</p><p>Quote from the letter to support this concern: </p><p>Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument? </p><p>Reason Two: (Write in a complete sentence) ______</p><p>______</p><p>Quote from the letter to support this concern: </p><p>Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument? </p><p>Professor Robert Lake</p><p>[Date]</p><p>Page 3 Concluding Sentence: </p><p>Body Paragraph Two Topic Sentence: </p><p>Reason One: (Write in a complete sentence) ______</p><p>______</p><p>Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument? </p><p>Quote from the letter to support this concern: </p><p>Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument? </p><p>Reason Two: (Write in a complete sentence) ______</p><p>______</p><p>Quote from the letter to support this concern: ______</p><p>Explain the significance/What does this prove concerning your argument? </p><p>Professor Robert Lake</p><p>[Date]</p><p>Page 4 Concluding Sentence: </p><p>3 rd Body Paragraph with Counterclaim (Concession and Refutation)</p><p>Topic Sentence: </p><p>Counterclaim: Begin with the Concession (On what point can you agree with Mr. Lake?)</p><p>______</p><p>Use a quote from his own letter to support this concession and write it here:</p><p>Reason you agree it is a valid point: (Write in a complete sentence) ______</p><p>Refutation: Now, take the above concession, and explain why though it may be true, you also believe it can be refuted or argued against. </p><p>Use a quote from his own words against him. Show how even he admits it is a problem. Write it in a complete sentence. </p><p>Professor Robert Lake</p><p>[Date]</p><p>Page 5</p><p>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? </p><p>I am looking forward to working with you concerning ______.</p><p>Sincerely,</p><p>Write your full name here</p><p>Print your name below your signature</p>