ISSUE= HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Drawing on the resources your group has collected, each student will write a letter individually to a state or local representative (US Senator, US Representative, Governor, County Commissioner, City Mayor, etc.) You must describe the issue briefly. You must also take a position on the issue, supporting your position by referencing some form of data or research. This could involve supporting a specific policy change or increasing or decreasing funding for a particular program. Your letter must be grammatically correct and proofread. Your letter must include the name and address of a state or local representative. Your letter must be at least 300 words long (it is best to be concise, but still strong).
WRITE LETTER TORICK SCOTT
Sample Letter to Elected Officials
Sample Letter to Representative or Senator
Date
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State, Zipcode
Your E-mail
Your Phone Number
The Honorable_________________________
House of Representatives or United States Senate
Office Address of Representative or Senator
Dear Representative/Senator ____________________,
(In your first paragraph include personal information) I am very fortunate to have
been provided with an excellent education that prepared me for the future. I currently
have children in both elementary and middle school. Recently, I have become very
concerned about legislative impact on education. As a parent yourself, I am sure that you
share many of these concerns.
(Include facts) Research has shown that schools with strong school library media
programs have better rates of success. For example, in Alaska it was found that schools
with a full time librarian scored higher on standardized tests than schools with only part
time librarians. These schools were able to have longer hours of operation, leading to
higher rates of circulation, thus impacting student achievement. Similar findings have
been made in many other states across our country.
(State what you are asking for) I ask that you support (Insert name of bill here). In
supporting this bill funding will be provided that will support school library media
programs. This is a very small price to invest in the futures of our nations children. All
children should have the opportunity to achieve and develop skills necessary for the
future. I believe that in supporting this bill you will impact the lives of countless
children.
Sincerely,
(Signature)
Your Name