I need help with the follwoing persuasive business letter.

Pretend that you are the newly hired business manager for the San Diego Zoo, in charge of securing group tours. You will have to plan two business messages. The first is to convince the Superintendent to allow your organization to make a presentation to the 5th graders. The second business message will be to convince the 5th graders that the Zoo would be the best place to visit on their field trip.

As you browse through the San Diego Zoo Web site, think about the two audiences that you will address and answer the following questions.

Assignment:

1. Describe your two audiences and state the specific purpose of each message.

Here is what I think the instructor is asking....I am not sure if she is asking for me to actually write out the purpose or just explain what it is:

The first audience member is the Superintendent who will invite 3 area organizations to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.
The specific purpose of the message is to persuade the superintendent why he/she should invite our organization to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.

The second audience is the 5th graders who will be choosing the organization to visit and the specific purpose of the message is to convince them that the zoo would be the best place to visit for their field trip.

For some reason my answer to what I think is correct didn;t show up in my 1st post. I am not sure if the teacher is asking to write the purpose or just specify what it is:

1. Describe your two audiences and state the specific purpose of each message.
The first audience member is the Superintendent who will invite 3 area organizations to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.
The specific purpose of the message is to persuade the superintendent why he/she should invite our organization to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.

The second audience is the 5th graders who will be choosing the organization to visit and the specific purpose of the message is to convince them that the zoo would be the best place to visit for their field trip.

If copying and pasting didn't work, you'll probably need to type the rest of the question.

1. Describe your two audiences and state the specific purpose of each message.

The first audience member is the Superintendent who will invite 3 area organizations to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.
The specific purpose of the message is to persuade the superintendent why he/she should invite our organization to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.
The second audience is the 5th graders and the purpose is they will actually be choosing which organization to visit and the specific purpose of the message is to convince them that the zoo would be the best place to visit for their field trip

Question: Describe your 2 audiences and state the specific purpose of each message.

Answer: the 1st audience is the superintendent - the purpose is to persaude the superintendent why h/she should invite our organziation to make a presentation to the 5th graders to compete in the San Diego 5th gde field trip.
The 2nd audience is the 5th graders - the purpose is to persaude them that the zoo would be the best place to visit for their field trip

Right.

Yes, you have correctly identified the two audiences and the general purpose of each message. Now, let's go a step further and refine the specific purpose of each message.

For the first message to the Superintendent, the specific purpose could be to persuade the Superintendent why he/she should select the San Diego Zoo as one of the three organizations to make a presentation to the 5th graders. In this message, you should highlight the unique educational opportunities and experiences that the San Diego Zoo can provide for the students. Focus on the zoo's mission, conservation efforts, and the educational value of visiting the zoo as a part of the 5th Grade Field Trip Extravaganza.

For the second message to the 5th graders, the specific purpose would be to convince them that the San Diego Zoo is the best place to visit on their field trip. This message should emphasize the exciting attractions and activities the zoo has to offer. Mention specific exhibits, interactive programs, and unique animal encounters that would make their visit memorable and fun. Highlight the educational aspect as well, explaining how visiting the zoo would enhance their understanding of wildlife, biodiversity, and conservation.

Keep in mind that while writing these messages, you need to use persuasive language, appealing to both the rationales and emotions of your audiences. Each message should be tailored to its respective audience, addressing their interests, concerns, and potential objections.