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PERSUASIVE
A WRITING A LE T TER OF APOLOGY
When you do something wrong or make a mistake, a letter of APOLOGY is
a good way to make it right. Your letter of APOLOGY should persuade the
reader to forgive your mistake. This letter should include:
• a simple apology
• what happened and why it happened
• how you plan to make things right
WARM UP What do people APOLOGIZE for? Circle 3 things below that refer
to mistakes.
Passing a test Hurting someone’s feelings
Helping your parents Forgetting your homework
Missing an appointment Riding the bus
SAMPLE
Dear Mrs. Smith,
I am writing to apologize for breaking your window yesterday. My
friends and I were playing baseball in my yard. I hit the ball too
hard, and it crashed into your window. I’m sorry for this accident.
Tell me what I can do to make it up to you. I will gladly pay for
a new window to replace the broken one.
Sincerely,
78 ✷ Part II Billy
A WRITING A LE T TER OF APOLOGY
When you do something wrong or make a mistake, a letter of APOLOGY is
a good way to make it right. Your letter of APOLOGY should persuade the
reader to forgive your mistake. This letter should include:
• a simple apology
• what happened and why it happened
• how you plan to make things right
WARM UP What do people APOLOGIZE for? Circle 3 things below that refer
to mistakes.
Passing a test Hurting someone’s feelings
Helping your parents Forgetting your homework
Missing an appointment Riding the bus
SAMPLE
Dear Mrs. Smith,
I am writing to apologize for breaking your window yesterday. My
friends and I were playing baseball in my yard. I hit the ball too
hard, and it crashed into your window. I’m sorry for this accident.
Tell me what I can do to make it up to you. I will gladly pay for
a new window to replace the broken one.
Sincerely,
78 ✷ Part II Billy
