WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR BUSINESS LETTER

(Final Draft)

1. Have the correct structure for a business letter. This means it has:

• a heading
• the date
• an inside address
• a formal salutation
• a body
• a closing
• a signature

2. Have the required paragraphs:

• Introductory paragraph - This paragraph tells the reader why you are writing.

• Body paragraph 1 - This paragraph tells why you like the product. Your topic sentence should be supported by three reasons, with each reason supported by at least two details.

• Body paragraph 2 - This paragraph does one of the following. (A or B)

A. This paragraph gives three suggestions of how the company/person could change the product to make it even better. Your topic sentence should be supported by three suggestions, with each suggestion supported by at least two details.

OR

B. This paragraph gives one suggestion of how the company/person could change the product to make it even better. Your topic sentence should be supported by three reasons, with each reason supported by at least two details.

• Closing paragraph - This paragraph wraps up the letter and lets the company/person know that you would like a response.

Note: Your final copy should be single-spaced. It can be written in cursive (blue or black ink) on loose leaf paper, or it can be completed on a word processor.

3. Paper clip a stamped business-size envelope, filled out appropriately, to the front of your letter.