1. Word Applications 1 Letter of Request

2. Your Basic Formula Paragraph #1 Who are you? Example: I am currently a Business Education student at DeForest High School in DeForest, Wisconsin. Our Word Applications class is currently learning how to write business letters. My assignment is to write a letter of request to someone whom I admire, in hope of acquiring two autographed pictures. I hope to hang one of the pictures in my home and the other picture will be framed and hung in my teacher’s classroom.

3. Your Basic Formula, continued Paragraph #2 Your basic suck-up, brown-nosing paragraph Make the reader feel good! Example I am a huge fan of your work! Part of the reason I am interested in pursuing a career in business is because of you. **You continue this paragraph, informing person why you look up to them or why you enjoy their work.

4. Your Basic Formula, continued Paragraph #3 Conclusion, Be Polite and continue your suck-up strategy Example: **Wrap up/Concluding Paragraph** Thank you for your time. I look forward to seeing what work you have in store for the future! I hope to hear from you soon.