Kadri: ELA 10-2 Fall2017

Persuasive Writing in Context

After reading Malala’s story, it is evident that human rights are not well respected in all areas of the world. In Canada, we have the privilege of having our rights and freedoms guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

For this assignment, you will research a human rights issue that you consider to be of tremendous importance in our world. You can choose to express your thoughts on the plights of educating the world’s girls or you can choose a topic of interest to you.

Possible Topics:

Human Rights Topic/Issue Why should we care about it?

Kadri: ELA 10-2 Fall2017

Research

Topic/Issue: ___________________________________________________________________

Reason(s) of Importance + Opinion:________________________________________________

Facts and Statistics that will support your opinion on the topic (point form):

The Assignment

Write a letter to the Prime Minister Trudeau to persuade him to take action on your respective human rights issue.

In writing your letter, BE SURE TO

Consider your purpose and audience Study the information on the following pages Use an appropriate tone

Kadri: ELA 10-2 Fall2017

Outline

Your address

Date

PM office address

Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:

Paragraph 1: Introduction and stated purpose for writing the letter

Paragraph 2: Background information, description of the conflict/issue, use of your stats and facts to support your position.

Paragraph 3: What would you like to see done? Why is this an issue that matters? What is the assistance you hope to get from the government/representative?

Paragraph 4: Thank you for reading the letter and give them contact information to get back to you

Sincerely,

Your name

DUE: Thursday, December 7, 2017 via Turnitin by 10:30 am