SAVE FOR PORTFOLIO

Part 1 (15 points): Think of an issue that concerns you.

Global warming? Not enough parking? Standardized testing? Skateboarder's rights? Trails closed to mountain bikes? School starts too early? Lunch isn't long enough?
YOU choose.

1. Using the Internet, research your issue to learn about both sides of your issue (example: graffiti is an art form vs. grafitti defaces public and private property).
2. Locate a name and address for an individual directly involved in your issue- think Mayor, Governor, Police Chief, President, etc. You will address your letter to this person.
3. Summarize each side of the issue in one to three sentences and include the name and address of the person you will write to. Print out the your summaries and hand in to me. Then move on to part 2 and write your letter.

Use your own words in your summary-copy and paste will result in loss of credit.

Part 2 (20 points): Having selected your approved issue, format a business letter in block letter format that clearly states your opinion. Your letter should be at least one paragraph long and no more than three paragraphs in length.

Be sure to support your opinion with evidence from your research. Use proper punctuation, grammar and spelling. Spell check. Print and proofread. Print again, sign your letter and turn it in.