Future Letter Revising 2011
REVISED LETTER FORMAT
Dear Mom and Dad,
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊIndent each paragraph and put an extra return
between paragraphs.
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊWhen you are all done, put the paragraphs into
1.5 line spacing.
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊYours truly,
ÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊÊ(leave space for your signature)
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REVISING YOUR LETTER DRAFT
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In
this paragraphÉ |
Did
you alsoÉ? |
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Introduction
¦: Greet parents, explain
purpose of letter |
Sound like yourself Use a warm, personal tone—just
a little bit more formal than usual Refer to previous
conversations you have (or haven't) had with them on this subject Mention other big issues
that may be going on in your family's life—put this issue in context |
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Body
¦1: From Prewrite #1: what you know about yourself, your
talents, priorities, etc. |
Refer to real-life
examples that show your interests, values, etc. Mention the role your
parents and other influences have played in you becoming this person |
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Body
¦2: From Prewrite #2-3-4: what you have learned about career options
and the outlook for the future |
Show your knowledge of
what's going on in the world, and what may be ahead Explore how a person like
you (from ¦1) fits into the future world you see unfolding |
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Body
¦3: From Prewrites #1-6: Most
likely prospects: the top one,
two, or three possibilities you are considering. Compare/contrast them based on their pros/cons. |
Discuss specific
careers/jobs/occupations Include any visions about your
future family, recreation, friends, where you might live, and other life
choices |
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Body
¦4: Identify the steps you plan
to take to help make a decision and/or prepare yourself for job/life. Include college or other training and
skill development. |
Talk about where you are
in the process of deciding. Honestly acknowledge what
you don't know, as well as what you do. Tell the truth. Show how your parents or
others may have a role in this process. |
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Possible
other ¦ |
If you think your parents may disagree with or disapprove of something you're planning, this may warrant a paragraph of its own! See MsB for assistance. |
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Conclusion
¦: Thank your parents for what
they've done for you (giving life, for exampleÉ). Let them know what role you hope they will play in your
future plans (encouragement, helping pay for college, etc.) and invite their
ideas and opinions and knowledge about what you are planning. |
Sound like yourself. End with affection, humor,
appreciation. Refer back to any other
big issues going on in your family's life right now. Express your personal hopes
and wishes for the future. Look forward to relating
to your parents in new ways, as you become more of an adult. |
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In
the whole letterÉ |
Did
youÉ |
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Say what you mean, and mean what you said. Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuationÉexcept perhaps where the slightly informal style calls for something else. Write carefully, truthfully, precisely. Tell the truth. Sound like yourself. |