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Whether you send the letter or use it to plan a discussion, writing down your request is a good idea. It can help you carefully choose your words and make your argument in a logical and compelling way.  \nInstructions  \n􀀳 Review the “Employee scenario” below and the tips for asking for a raise and for persuasive writing on the next page.  \n􀀴 Using the scenario and tips, write a letter to your imaginary boss asking for a raise.  \nEmployee scenario  \nYou’ve been working your first job for almost two years. It’s amazing how much you’ve grown and learned in this time. Now, even with the hard work, the occasional extra hours, and the constant deadlines, you’re glad to take on the extra responsibilities you’ve been given. Your manager has often praised you fora job well done and for helping improve the company’s success. As your second anniversary on the job approaches, you realize you haven’t had a pay increase since you started. You want to stay and continue to grow in your job, but you feel you should be paid more because you now have more skills, experience, and responsibilities. You decide to write your manager a letter asking for a raise.  \nBUILDING BLOCKS STUDENT WORKSHEET  \nAsking for a raise  \n1 of 2 Summer 2022  \n| Tips for asking for a raise | Tips for persuasive writing |\n| --- | --- |\n| § Make your request formal and respectful. | § Offer facts, reasons, and examples to |\n| § Research salary ranges for your job (same geographical area and experience) . | show the validity of your argument.\u003Cbr>§ Give a clear reason why this is the right |\n| § Include evidence and examples to justify your request for a raise. | thing to do that’s hard for the reader to disagree with. |\n| § List your strengths and accomplishments.\u003Cbr>§ Focus on your own successes.\u003Cbr>§ Avoid complaining. | § Present multiple sides, but make it clear which is your side.\u003Cbr>§ Present several ideas that help establish your primary claim or position in a consistent way. |\n| § Consider the timing of your request. | § Use compelling evidence. |\n| ° Is the company in a good position? | § Choose words that support your claim. |\n| ° Avoid high-stress times. | § Combine facts with emotional words in an |\n| ° Is there a certain time of year when | artful way. |\n| employees are allowed to ask for a raise, according to the organization’sor company’s policies? | § Use repetition to get your point across.\u003Cbr>§ Highlight potential objections and show why they are of little concern. |\n| § Consider your tone. |  |\n| ° Be confident but remain professional |  |\n| and respectful. |  |\n| ° Try not to sound demanding. |  |\n\nReflection questions  \nWhat do you think is the most important strategy to use when asking fora raise? Why?  \nBUILDING BLOCKS STUDENT WORKSHEET  \nAsking for a raise  \n2 of 2 Summer 2022","cbCaitOGLWQ7XWpE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitOGLWQ7XWpE","pdf",156605,"English","# Instructions\n# Employee scenario\n# Tips for asking for a raise\n## Tips for persuasive writing\n# Reflection questions","[{\"question\":\"What is the main task students must complete on this worksheet?\",\"answer\":\"Students review the employee scenario and tips, then write a letter to an imaginary boss requesting a raise.\"},{\"question\":\"What strategies should students use to make their raise request persuasive?\",\"answer\":\"They should present formal, respectful wording, use facts and evidence, research appropriate salary ranges, and list strengths and accomplishments while avoiding complaining.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the worksheet emphasize timing and tone?\",\"answer\":\"Timing helps students avoid high-stress periods and choose favorable moments, while tone ensures they sound confident, professional, and respectful instead of demanding.\"}]","BUILDING BLOCKS STUDENT WORKSHEET - Asking for a raise - Worksheet | PDF",1789535552]