For this assignment, you will be writing a letter to our principal, Mrs. Lee, to request that a specific class be added to the curriculum. In your letter, you will need to discuss the course and its contents, support your proposal with specific examples/reasons this course would benefit students, and include a possible counterargument. Remember you are trying to PERSUADE her to add the class!
Reason 1 why this course should be added. Be specific and explain. Use persuasive appeals-ethos, pathos, logos. 2-3 sentences
Dear Mrs. Lee,
I am writing to request the addition of a Personal Finance course to our school's curriculum. This class would cover topics such as budgeting, banking, saving, investing, and understanding credit. By offering this course, students will be better equipped to handle their finances responsibly in the future.
Adding a Personal Finance class would provide students with essential life skills that are not typically taught in other courses. In a study conducted by the National Endowment for Financial Education, it was found that only 24% of millennials demonstrate basic financial literacy. By offering this course, we can help bridge this knowledge gap and ensure that our students are prepared to make informed financial decisions.
One possible counterargument to adding a Personal Finance course is that it may take up valuable classroom time that could be spent on other subjects. However, I would argue that financial literacy is a crucial topic that should not be overlooked. In the long run, the skills learned in a Personal Finance course can have a lasting impact on students' lives and their ability to achieve financial stability.
Thank you for considering my proposal to add a Personal Finance course to our school's curriculum. I believe that this course would greatly benefit our students and help set them up for success in the future.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]