Today in class we looked at last year's winner of the letter writing contest. The following is a list of things we pulled out that the audience of this year's competition may be looking for:
1.) Personal touches/personal information (how the book INFLUENCED you/changed your thinking). This letter should be less about the plot of the book, since the author knows what they wrote, and more about how it made you feel/what new thoughts were brought to life because of it.
2.) Strong word choice and sparkle words. Words should be chosen to make the reader feel something and see what you want them to see. Make sure to use figurative language!
3.) Be honest and genuine. The reader will know if you're lying, so don't do it!
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