Every now and then, instead of using e-mail, mail a letter to your grandparents. We live in a fast-paced world. We feel comfortable using computers to send e-mails and Instant Message. Nana doesn’t live in that time zone. Forget all those fancy fonts and emoticons or abbreviations like LOL. You point and click but Grandpa wants to hold something, unwrap a letter and smell it. A crayoned picture smells special, no scanner can do that. Their senses want to be used. He lives in a physical world, not an invisible one. Grandparents can touch something that is mailed. Sometimes as if touching the ink or pencil on paper helps them touch the writer. A picture can be held and used in so many ways. I get to see my grandkids’ handwriting is changing as they grow. I know how they feel just from the way they write the words. Give your grandparents the real thing that exists in time and space. Something to cherish rather than to be deleted.
Process
1. Revise the above rough draft into a final, polished product containing two paragraphs. Together, the two paragraphs must total 175 to 250 words. In addition, the paragraphs must reflect your writing style, as well as be effective for the purpose and audience. Be sure that one of the reasons you give for mailing a letter is the sensory experience (e.g., smell and touch).
2. To accomplish this task, apply the techniques taught to this point in your course, including writing to persuade. Follow the Reviewing, Editing, and Proofreading steps which are summarized in the Writing Process Review of this study unit. As part of the process, you must accomplish the following actions:
• Write an interesting and engaging topic sentence for each of the two paragraphs making sure each one relates to the overall focus, purpose, and audience.
• Remove from each paragraph whatever wording or details do not directly develop that paragraph’s topic sentence.
• Reorganize the content into a unified, coherent flow that develops each topic sentence and the main focus.
• Add details and explanation you make-up yourself to develop each topic sentence completely.
• Change words to reflect your style, applying a friendly, informal business tone and maintaining a single voice through consistent pronoun use.
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Title: The Joy of Sending Letters to Grandparents
Paragraph 1:
In today's fast-paced digital world, where we often rely on computers and instant messaging to stay connected, there's something truly special about mailing a letter to our grandparents. While we may be comfortable with the ease and convenience of online communication, our grandparents belong to a different time, one where tangible interactions held great meaning. When we send a letter, we give them the opportunity to hold something real, to unwrap a carefully crafted message, and to experience the tactile joy of touching ink and paper. It's a sensory experience that transcends the virtual realm, allowing them to truly connect with the writer. Furthermore, by enclosing a crayoned picture or a personal memento, we provide a multi-dimensional experience that no scanner or digital device can replicate. The distinct smell of the paper and the unique strokes of handwriting convey emotion and personality in ways that text on a screen cannot capture. In giving our grandparents physical letters, we offer them a cherished keepsake that will remain tangible and cherished, rather than be easily deleted or forgotten.
Paragraph 2:
Sending letters to grandparents is a gesture that goes beyond words on a screen. It allows us to bridge the generational divide and maintain a meaningful connection with those who hold a special place in our hearts. As we watch our own children grow and change, it's a joy to witness their evolving handwriting, spelling, and language skills. Each stroke of the pen reveals their growth, and through their words, we can feel their emotions, leading us to truly understand how they are experiencing the world. By snail-mailing letters, we provide our grandparents with a window into our lives, offering them a tangible piece of our existence to hold, reflect upon, and treasure. These physical letters serve as a reminder that we took the time, effort, and care to share our thoughts and feelings, leaving an indelible mark on their hearts.
By embracing the act of sending letters, we tap into the power of the physical world, enriching our relationships with our grandparents. It's a simple yet meaningful gesture that allows us to show our love and affection in a way that is both tangible and enduring. So, while the convenience of electronic communication may be tempting, giving our grandparents the real thing, the physical embodiment of our affection, is an opportunity to create lasting memories and honor the timeless art of connection through the written word.