English IV Work 04.04

You are here today for a few specific tasks. They are due by the end of the block because there's a good chance that you won't be here tomorrow.

Complete these items in order:

1. Look for data to support your service learning project and strengthen your argument.
2. Look for a non-profit organization affiliated with your cause.
3. Type up your non-profit proposal.
4. Type up your letter to Mr. Miller.
5. Type up your Red Raider alum letter.
6. Work on your actual PRODUCT that you will present -- a pamphlet, PowerPoint, flyer, or whatever. This should be appropriate for all of your audiences. You will present this to the class!!!!!!!!!!

Guidelines for Proposals:

Non-Profit Organization Proposal

• Catchy title.
• Brief overview of your situation – 2-3 sentences.
• Who needs help? Talk about them and present DATA!
• Why does this matter? Appeal to PATHOS!
• Describe your project:
• What you need
• How it will help
• What is the desired result?
• Thank people for their help.

Mr. Miller Letter Proposal

• Correct letter formatting.
• Academic language!!!!
• BE POLITE.
• Mr. Miller has a history of helping with community organizing. APPEAL TO THAT! (Pathos?)
• Thank him for his help.
• Example CLICK HERE!

Red Raider Alum Proposal

• Correct letter formatting – start with “Dear Red Raider,”
• Academic language!!!!
• BE POLITE.
• Our alumni are waaaaay more diverse than the current student population.
• How can you reach all of our alumni and help them connect to present day Andrews?
• Make a logical appeal (logos!)
• Thank them for their help.

You will be graded on the following (you must turn this all in THURSDAY BY 2:20 PM WHETHER YOU ARE HERE OR STUCK IN A TREE FORT OR WHATEVER! NO EXCEPTIONS!)

• SLP Declaration (PRINT)
• Non-Profit Proposal (PRINT)
• Mr. Miller Proposal (PRINT)
• Red Raider Proposal (PRINT)
• Original Product: PPT, flyer, brochure, etc. (send this to me so I can print)

On Thursday or Friday you will:

• Present your original product to the class
• Grade 5 classmates

You will also receive a grade for:

• Overall work ethic