THE GRINSTEAD FAMILY

PERSUASIVE LETTER

Jake had to write a persuasive letter to me. Here it is:

Dear Mom and Dad,

I know you think I'm a very cool third grader. Do you know what would make me even cooler? An i-pod.

I need an i-pod, do you know why? Do you know how loud my CD player is? An i-pod is silent. It comes with headphones so I can only hear my music. I can also download my music for less money than buying a CD. Did you know you can put math games on an i-pod? I can get better at math facts. An i-pod can keep me busy in the car on long trips. Don't forget, my MP3 player is broken, an i-pod can replace it.

If you buy me an i-pod, I will take good care of it. I'll share it with my sister. I will always ask permission to use my i-pod. I will keep the volume low so I don't ruin my hearing. I will help pay for the music and games we download.

Thank you for considering this. I would really like an i-pod.

Love,
Jacob Grinstead