Emma's+Persuasive+Letter

December 15, 2009

Dear Mom, I think I should be able to visit California. I really miss my friends, and they really miss me. Every time I see a picture or think about California it makes me really sad. Because I am your daughter you would want me to be happy! My friends really need me there, it makes me very disappointed that I can't be there for them. Also, I am afraid that I will loose touch with them!

I understand that tickets are expensive these days, however, I could pay for half of my ticket. Usually, when I would like to get our do something expensive I put my mind to it and able to accomplish my goal. So, if you would let me I CAN earn half of the money for my ticket. Then, the airplane ticket would be less expensive. You and Dad have lots of homework from school and don't have time to commit to this I already know. You two must feel so tired because you need to take care of a family, go to school, and work hard to get good grades.You have lots of friends that fly from Colorado to California, I could fly with them! I have many friends in California that would let me stay with them. I agree with you that I shouldn't travel alone, because I wouldn't know what to do, I could get hurt, and I am way too scared! So it would be nice to fly with one of your close friends. I also understand why you would think if I went back then I would want to move back. The truth is, I wouldn't want to move back because I LOVE Colorado, I have made new friends and gotten to know this place! California, the place I use to live, is still really important to me, but now Colorado and my friends here are important to me.

Thank you, Mom, for taking time to read this. I really appreciate it. Please consider me returning to California to see my old friends. I'm sure you and Dad will make the best decision for me! Love, Emma