B. plan, Organize, and Write a Positive Message You have been asked by Mr. Thomas Hawks to speak at a meeting of a local
civic organization that promotes programs for youth. The meeting will be
held on March 15, 20-, at 6:30 p. m. in your high school cafeteria. The audie
ence will be the group members. The members include men and women of
various ages and backgrounds. The purpose of your brief talk will be to give
the group ideas for youth programs that might be conducted jointly with
your school.
1. Plan a positive response message. Identify the objective and the main
idea of the message. Write the supporting details you will need to
include (making up any details that are needed).
2. Decide how the message should be organized-in direct order or
indirect order.
3. Write the message.
Use block letter style and open punctuation.
Make up a name and address for the organization. Use this informa-
tion in the letter address along with Mr. Hawks' name.
Include an opening paragraph, one middle paragraph to provide
details, and a goodwill closing paragraph.
4. Edit the message to be sure it is courteous, correct, complete, concise,
and clear.
5. Proofread the letter and correct all errors.