It will be hard, but you will prevail
1 Student Writing Sample
Lesson: Essential Words: Letters of Gratitude to Essential Workers
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Writing
It will be hard, but you will prevail
By Helen
In this letter from the Essential Words lesson, a senior at South High School in Minneapolis offers words of support to healthcare workers across the country, including her own mom.
Level
Grade 12
Type
Narrative, Persuasive
Dear healthcare workers,
I know it may not be easy right now. But you can do it. My mom is a nurse at Hennepin County Medical Center, and over there they’re bracing for it too. But you can do it. The term “hero” may seem daunting or inappropriate, but to me, you all are my heroes. You are the toughest, kindest and most intelligent bunch I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. You are prepared, you are ready for this. It will be hard, but you will prevail. From the bottom of my heart I thank you. You are doing the job not many would be up for.
I believe in every single one of you.
Helen, a senior at South High School in Minneapolis