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Question: Writing a Business Letter Assignment

For this Writing Assignment, you will write a letter to the author of a speech you have read expressing what you found most inspiring.

Planning:

1. List words that describe how the speech makes you feel. Next to each word, write the line(s) that evoke that emotion.

2. Tell the author why you are writing and why you think the speech has a message for all readers.

3. As you draft, use a friendly yet respectful tone, and maintain focus throughout your letter.

4. Use formal business letter format.

5. Proofread for typos and grammar errors.

Formatting business letters

Business letters follow one of the several acceptable formats. In block format, each part of the letter begins at the left margin. A double space is used between paragraphs.

In a modified block format, some parts of the letter are indented to the center of the page. No matter which format is used, all letters in business format have a heading, an inside address, a salutation or greeting, a body, a closing, and a signature.