Use this section to plan what you will write in the letter.

Data Analysis — Plant ranking:
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Procedure: In two to four sentences, explain how you ranked the plants from most desirable to least desirable. Be sure to cite evidence from the data to support your rankings.

Closing Statement: In three to four sentences, explain how your plant rankings could protect the dunes.

Recommendation Letter

Now, we would like you to share your plant evaluations with Sandy Waters, President of Save the Shoreline. You will do this by writing Mr. Waters a letter. When writing your letter, be sure to use a traditional letter format. This means that your letter should include a greeting (Dear ________, ) a body, and a closing (Sincerely, _________).

The body of your letter must include the following:

an opening that describes the procedure for ranking plants
all plant rankings
evidence from the data to support plant rankings
a closing that explains how plant rankings could protect the dunes
As always, be sure to use complete sentences and proper punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.