Drafting Persuasive Letters

The video tutorial guides students through drafting the conclusion of a persuasive letter. It begins with an overview of the assignment, which involves writing to a housing developer to save the burrowing owl's habitat. The tutorial covers the process of summarizing arguments and making recommendations in the conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of clearly restating the main arguments and providing actionable recommendations to influence the developer's decision. The video concludes with finalizing the draft and preparing for revision.

What is the primary goal when drafting the conclusion of a persuasive letter?

• To introduce new arguments

• To summarize the main arguments and make a recommendation

• To provide a detailed analysis of the topic

• To list all the references used

What is the main task given in the prompt discussed in the lesson?

• Write a report on burrowing owls

• Create a presentation on housing development

• Write a letter to a developer to save the burrowing owl's habitat

• Draft a speech for a wildlife conservation event

Which of the following is NOT a step in the drafting process mentioned in the lesson?

• Publishing

• Brainstorming

• Outlining

• Conducting interviews

What is the first argument mentioned in the letter's body?

• The owls are thriving in urban areas

• The owls are endangered and developers are worsening the situation

• The owls are a nuisance to the community

• The owls are not affected by human activities

Why is it important to sum up each argument in the conclusion?

• To make the letter longer

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure the reader remembers the key points

• To introduce new evidence

What is one recommendation given to the developer in the lesson?

• Stop all development projects

• Build a zoo for the owls

• Relocate the owls to another area

• Preserve a green space or install artificial burrows

What is the purpose of providing specific examples in the recommendation?

• To clarify the recommendation

• To make the letter more entertaining

• To confuse the developer

• To lengthen the letter

What is the final step after drafting the conclusion?

• Submitting the letter

• Publishing the letter

• Conducting a survey

• Revising the letter

What should a great writer ensure when concluding a persuasive letter?

• The letter contains complex vocabulary

• The reader is left with a clear understanding of the arguments

• The letter is as long as possible

• The reader is confused about the topic

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Drafting the introduction of a persuasive letter

• Brainstorming ideas for a persuasive letter

• Editing a persuasive letter

• Drafting the conclusion of a persuasive letter