Day 1 Writing Homework
Prompt : Write a complete persuasive letter based on the library demolition scenario. Your letter must include:
Correct formal letter format with all components
At least three effective rhetorical questions
Extensive use of emotive language throughout
At least one paragraph featuring painful imagery
At least one paragraph with detailed physical descriptions
A minimum of three advanced rhetorical techniques
Appropriate formal tone throughout
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Dear Councillor Bob
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George Thomas
123 Willow Lane
Riverdale, NY 1234
April 14, 2025
To:
The City Council of Riverdale
456 Civic Center Plaza
Riverdale, NY 1234
Subject: Urgent Appeal Against the Demolition of Riverdale Public Library
Dear Esteemed Members of the City Council,
I am writing to you with deep concern and heartfelt urgency regarding the proposed demolition of the Riverdale Public Library—a treasured institution that has stood at the heart of our community for generations. I implore you to reconsider this devastating decision, which threatens not just the physical structure of a library, but the very soul of our neighborhood.
Have we so quickly forgotten the quiet sanctuary that libraries offer in an increasingly chaotic world? Can we, in good conscience, allow bulldozers to erase a space where knowledge, comfort, and community have bloomed for decades? And most pressingly—how will we explain to our children why we allowed a cornerstone of their future to be reduced to rubble?
The Riverdale Public Library is not merely a building; it is a living repository of dreams, aspirations, and learning. Its warm, oak-paneled walls have heard the first stuttered words of eager readers, the soft hum of scholarly discussions, and the quiet sighs of those who sought refuge among its shelves. Its tall, arched windows pour sunlight over generations of curious minds, illuminating more than just pages—transforming lives for the greater good.
Consider for a moment the painful image of its destruction: bricks cracking, glass shattering, shelves collapsing in a deafening, dusty funeral for literacy. Imagine the muffled cries of children who once traced their fingers across the spines of well-loved books, only to find the doors forever shut. The echo of silence in place of laughter and learning is not a future we should accept.
Beyond sentiment, the library serves vital practical purposes. It is a lifeline for low-income families who cannot afford internet access or personal books. It is a quiet haven for students who have no safe or supportive space at home. It is a classroom, a counselor’s office, a community hub. Its demolition is not just a matter of urban planning—it is a profound moral failure.
Let me paint for you a vivid picture of what we risk losing: As you step through its heavy wooden doors, you’re greeted by the scent of aged paper and polished floors. The children’s corner bursts with color—plush beanbags, whimsical murals, shelves of fairy tales and picture books that beg to be opened. Upstairs, the reference section stands proud, rows upon rows of encyclopedias, biographies, and local histories bathed in natural light from the high skylight. The librarian greets each patron not with formality, but with the warmth of an old friend. It is a world of quiet magic, one we abandon at our peril.
I urge you to employ reason, empathy, and foresight. Use your power not to destroy but to protect. Employ the rhetoric of responsibility, the ethos of stewardship, and the pathos of shared memory. This library is more than a structure—it is a symbol of who we are as a community. To tear it down is to send a message that progress demands sacrifice, but let us be clear: not all sacrifices are noble, and not all progress is just.
Is it not our duty, as citizens and as leaders, to preserve the spaces that nurture minds and uplift spirits? Should we not champion institutions that offer opportunity to all, regardless of background or income?
In closing, I beseech you to stand with us—students, elders, families, and future generations—in preserving the Riverdale Public Library. There are solutions that do not involve demolition: restoration, repurposing, or expansion. Let us work together to write a new chapter for this beloved space, rather than close the book forever.
Yours sincerely,
George Thomas Riverdale Year 6 student
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DAY 1 JEENA ELIZABETH
Dear, Council
Have you ever wondered how you sleep knowing that you have torn down our centre of knowledge? I don’t. Destroying the library means that you have left many people without a quiet space, an area to relax when you are angry. And to think that you did all this for an opportunity to sell shoes? Ridiculous! Think about the people! They are obviously currently suffering because of the loss of the library, saddened by the demolition of the library. Many people losing all of the public service from the library, such as wifi , books and the library itself.
A safe sanctuary filled with stories and knowledge. What else could you possibly want? The library is filled with books, all with different designs and sizes. It also hosts many clubs that people usually look forward to attending. Whether it would be the chess club, the reading team or even the karaoke club (Which do have their own room to practice with others.) they all socialise and help bring our community together. These days, everyone is in their own bubbles, and the library is one of the only things in town keeping us from reaching isolation.
But all of this aside, the library is more than the things listed above. It is a historical beacon that brought comfort to people for generations. Something constructed by our ancestors hundreds of years ago. I’m sure that in their image, we should not destroy the library. The library gives many a happy life. Would it be worth the extra cash for the economy if it meant making society angry or left without public utilities?
Yours, Bill
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DAY 1 Bill Huang
Dear, Council
Have you ever wondered how you sleep knowing that you have torn down our centre of knowledge? I don’t. Destroying the library means that you have left many people without a quiet space, an area to relax when you are angry. And to think that you did all this for an opportunity to sell shoes? Ridiculous! Think about the people! They are obviously currently suffering because of the loss of the library, saddened by the demolition of the library. Many people losing all of the public service from the library, such as wifi , books and the library itself.
A safe sanctuary filled with stories and knowledge. What else could you possibly want? The library is filled with books, all with different designs and sizes. It also hosts many clubs that people usually look forward to attending. Whether it would be the chess club, the reading team or even the karaoke club (Which do have their own room to practice with others.) they all socialise and help bring our community together. These days, everyone is in their own bubbles, and the library is one of the only things in town keeping us from reaching isolation.
But all of this aside, the library is more than the things listed above. It is a historical beacon that brought comfort to people for generations. Something constructed by our ancestors hundreds of years ago. I’m sure that in their image, we should not destroy the library. The library gives many a happy life. Would it be worth the extra cash for the economy if it meant making society angry or left without public utilities? I can’t force you, and the decision is yours, but I made this letter to make you consider what I strongly believe is the right thing to do.
Yours, Bill
Dear Council,
It is with a profound sense of dismay and a heavy heart that I write to you today, imploring you to reconsider the proposed demolition of our beloved community library. This isn’t merely about bricks and mortar; it’s about tearing a vital thread from the very fabric of our society, silencing a beacon of knowledge, and casting a long shadow over the intellectual and emotional landscape of our town.
Can we truly stand idly by as the pages of countless stories, the wisdom of generations, and the quiet hum of discovery are reduced to rubble? Is this the legacy we wish to leave for our children – a testament to expediency over enlightenment, a monument to short-sightedness rather than enduring value?
Imagine, if you will, the hushed reverence within those hallowed halls. Picture the worn spines of well-loved books, each bearing the silent testament of countless journeys undertaken within their pages. Feel the cool, smooth texture of a hardback beneath your fingertips, the delicate crinkle of a turning page whispering secrets of times past and futures yet to be written. See the sunlight streaming through the tall windows, illuminating the focused brows of students delving into their studies, the gentle smiles of seniors lost in captivating narratives, and the wide-eyed wonder of children discovering the magic held within picture books. To obliterate this sanctuary is to extinguish these precious moments, to shatter these delicate scenes into a million irreparable fragments.
Consider the devastating impact on our community. For many, the library is a lifeline – a warm, welcoming space offering free access to information, resources, and connection. It is a haven for the unemployed seeking new skills, a quiet study area for students without adequate resources at home, and a vital social hub for the elderly, combating isolation and fostering a sense of belonging. To tear it down is to sever these crucial connections, to abandon the most vulnerable amongst us, and to actively dismantle the support systems that hold our community together. Are we prepared to inflict such a grievous wound upon ourselves?
The very thought of the wrecking ball swinging, poised to crush the intricate details of its architecture – the stately columns that have stood for decades, the welcoming archway that has greeted generations of eager minds, the very foundation that has silently supported countless dreams – sends a shiver of despair down my spine. Imagine the deafening roar of destruction, the acrid dust choking the air where once the scent of old paper and binding mingled, the gaping void left where a cornerstone of our community once stood proud. This isn’t progress; it’s a brutal erasure of our collective memory.
We understand the pressures of development and the allure of the new, but surely, we can find a way forward that honors both progress and preservation. Must we sacrifice the invaluable for the merely convenient? Is there no alternative, no innovative solution that allows us to retain this vital institution while still addressing the needs of our evolving town?
We implore you, Honourable [Name of Relevant Authority], to listen to the voices of your constituents, to recognize the profound and irreplaceable value of our library. Do not let this beacon of knowledge be extinguished. Do not let the echoes of stories and learning fade into the silence of its absence. Reconsider this devastating proposal and choose instead to champion the enduring power of knowledge and community.
With deepest concern and fervent hope,
Divjot.
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DAY 1 Divjot
Dear local council,
I am writing to you because of my deep concern of your decision to replace the peaceful haven for a loud place full of communism. The library isn’t just a place full of bookshelves stacked with books, it has offered knowledge, education and a great place to learn for all the citizens in this area. Are you about to erase the historical building that has helped with knowledge through generations? Don’t you think the place has inspired hearts and minds through many decades? Please consider what will happen to the future generations if you remove the library, they won’t feel the magic all their elders did. How would you feel if when you were born, all your ancestors new a place the was a stranger to you?
For many people, the library is a safe haven, seeking for peace, knowledge and inspiration. Many children flip through the pages of mysterious picture books or feel the soft and relaxing fur of the animals in a picture book while sitting on a comfy bean bag. Teenagers, stressed from school relax by studying or reading in the library. They can find whatever information they need and whenever they need. Elders who are bored from their home come the library for community and talking quietly to they people they meet at the library. This historical library brings all different ages and races of people together like putting together a giant puzzle.
Imagine this, instead of walking through the doors to books enrichened with knowledge you come across a barricade of unfair prices and screaming people. I would prefer to keep the library. The quiet and peacefulness made into loud roar of people complaining. Expired food products, used beauty testers, messy racks of clothes do we really want that? This gives people an opportunity to steal and overuse items like how full-grown adults take from the free fruit for kids just for a free fruit. The childhood memories have gotten wiped out, its not just the destruction of a random building, its sweeping away the old joyful times with learning connection and hope.
The libraries physical appearance is appealing to all. The bookshelves stretch to the ceiling, puzzles and games let children enjoy their time, being able to take books home to read instead of having to pay interest or buy the book, where would all these beautiful things go if the library were to be destroyed? Libraries have the most perfect, gentle reading lights for the sensitive eyes of children, students can come together as one to work on an assignment together. You can enjoy reading while being surrounded by even more knowledge. A great part of English is reading.
This library has presented so many jobs for people, every 500 people in Australia there is one librarian with the library gone there would me no where for them to enjoy the peace of the library. Being rushed by angry customers and customers faced with anger of not being able to return their item after one year, having to explain to them and tirelessly organize the shelves that a kid knocked down. It is just not the same. Mental health professionals have already spoken about how great the library is. Statistics show that people who enter the library more often have an opened mindset, are creative, adventurous, have a better attitude towards learning and has better mental health. Once you get used to it, books are even more interesting than social media.
I urge you to not destroy the library that has enrichened the life of many citizens. It is a peaceful, safe place for all ages, is better for the people in the area, is an great aspect of education and provided many jobs to people. I am sure that if you keep the library there won’t be many fights and the people in your area will approve of your choice.
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Anniella Hu
47 Meadowbrook Lane
Willow Creek, CA 90210
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April 14, 2025
To:
Mr. Thomas Greaves
City Planning Director
Willow Creek Municipal Office
218 Oakridge Boulevard
Willow Creek, CA 90210
Subject: Urgent Appeal Against the Demolition of Marigold Public Library
Dear Mr. Greaves,
With the deepest respect and the heaviest of hearts, I write to you today regarding the imminent demolition of the Marigold Public Library—a decision that has left many of us in Willow Creek reeling with disbelief. I urge you to reconsider this action that threatens to strip our community of one of its most beloved and irreplaceable treasures.
How can we justify the destruction of a place that has, for over eight decades, served as the intellectual heartbeat of our town? Will steel and asphalt ever replace the warmth of whispered stories between shelves, or the quiet dignity of a child holding a book for the first time? Do we really believe that progress must come at the cost of identity?
Since 1936, the Marigold Library has stood with quiet strength on the corner of Ash and 4th—its ivy-covered stone walls weathering both storm and sunshine. The building itself is a poem in architecture: stained-glass windows filtering morning light into rainbows across the reading room, carved oak columns rising like ancient trees, and winding staircases that creak with the weight of a thousand footsteps, each one a memory. Inside, the scent of aged paper and worn leather lingers like a familiar lullaby. It is not just a building—it is a living, breathing sanctuary of thought and imagination.
And yet, all of this beauty is now under threat, to be replaced with a “multi-use development”—a term as sterile and lifeless as the grey glass structures it describes. Imagine, if you will, the sound of a wrecking ball smashing through the quiet of the children’s reading nook, scattering decades of laughter, learning, and love into dust. Picture the sorrow etched onto the faces of our elders as they watch a piece of their youth collapse before them, powerless to stop the erasure of their own history.
What message does this send to our children? That their stories aren’t worth preserving? That heritage must bow before high-rises and coffee chains? That convenience matters more than culture?
Through rhetorical questions, I seek reflection. Through emotive language and painful imagery, I ask you to feel what we feel: grief, fear, and a sense of helplessness. And through alliteration, I emphasize the pattern of neglect—progress pursued without purpose, destruction disguised as development, memory replaced by modernity.
We, the citizens of Willow Creek, are not against progress. We are against forgetting who we are in the name of it. There are alternatives—repurposing, renovating, preserving while innovating. Cities across the nation have found ways to honor their past while stepping into the future. Why can’t we?
Mr. Greaves, the power to protect our legacy lies in your hands. Please, do not let Marigold Public Library become just another ghost in a skyline of soulless towers. Let it remain a beacon of learning, love, and light for generations to come.
Yours sincerely,
Elena Carter
Anniella Hu
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Day 1 – Matthew Hwang
Samuel San, 27 High Street, Riverdale.
To: Members of Riverdale Council, 18 George Street, Riverdale.
Dear Members of Riverdale Council.
This letter expresses my heartfelt concern in the demolition of the Riverdale Library.
I implore you to rethink your decision and to not turn this letter away, as it will inform you of the consequences that come with the destruction
Picture this: people walk into the library, their once effervescent faces now drooping, knowing that their safe haven, their second home is going to be destroyed. The resplendent, welcoming smell of old books meets their nostrils for the last time: a silent tear rolls down their cheeks.
This place is like an airport, enabling people to travel all over the world in their imagination. And now, the destruction warrant is concealed in their mind, torturing them.
There are no other libraries in Riverdale, members of the council, and the only other way to get books is to pay a price for them.
When they walk into the library, their happiness soars, their feet rushing to find the best book.
And now, their heads droop, arms in pockets on their way to school/work.
Can you go to sleep peacefully, knowing you have ruined the adolescence of so many children?
Can you go to sleep peacefully, knowing that the welcoming essence of books is now gone?
Can you really?
No, you cannot.
And I think I speak for all of the people when I say
‘Rethink your decision’
‘’Find alternate solutions’
Thank you