Question

PLEASE HELP ME I BEG YOU I REALLY NEED HELP!!!! POINTS!!!

Situation: A month ago, you were out with some friends and got into a little bit of trouble. Your parents grounded you for a month. You have never been in trouble in any way before that. Now that it is over, they have told you that you can go out again with friends on Friday and Saturday evenings only, and you must be home by 9:00. You would like more lenient rules. Several of your friends have plans for the coming Saturday, plans that would require you to get home after 11:00 PM at the earliest.



You are going to write a note to your friends to explain the situation, and you are going to write a message to your parents in which you ask for a different set of rules.

Part I: Consider Audience and Purpose
For each message [Part II and Part III] write a well-developed paragraph that describes the audience and purpose(s). Discuss how audience and purpose affected content, tone, and diction in each part.

Part II: Note to your friends
Write a 1-2 paragraph email to your friends explaining the situation.

Part III: Letter to Parents
Write a 1-2 paragraph letter to your parents asking for a different set of rules.

Answer 1

Note to friends: a note is informal and straight to the point

Hey. I know we had plans but there's been a change. I got in trouble a while back and my parents are sure of me going out. I've been trying everything, from doing all of my homework, getting good grades, and even doing extra chores. I will try to convince them to let me hang tonight. Talk to you soon and I'll keep you updated.

Letter to parents: Formal and well-planned

Dear Mom and Dad,

I understand that you may still be upset that I messed up. I am truly sorry and I promise it will never happen again. I am writing this letter to ask you for leniency in your rules. I understand that I must suffer the consequences of my actions, but please consider the fact that I have never been in trouble before. I assure you I have learned from my actions and these things will never happen again. I am asking for a latter curfew hour and more days to spend with my friends. I ask that you think hard about this and consider the facts.

Thank You,
(Your name)