September 11 Revisited
Lesson Plan Handouts
Sample Action Letter
Writing an Effective Letter
| 10 Steps to an Effective Letter | Yes | No |
| | (Check either yes or no) |
1. Decide what you are going to write about.
(Be specific. Stick to one issue!) |
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2. Decide who is the appropriate person to write.
(Be sure that person is able to do something about your request.) |
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3. Address the letter properly.
(Look up the proper address.) |
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4. Identify yourself and your reasons for writing the letter.
(Do this in the first paragraph.) |
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5. Use fact whenever possible.
(Make it clear why you are interested in this issue.) |
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6. If you have a complaint, try to offer a constructive solution to the problem.
(Good reasoning and constructive criticism will strengthen your position.) |
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7. Be clear as to what you want the person to do.
(For example: create a change.) |
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| 8. Write the best letter you can. |
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9. Be polite.
(Thank the person for reading your letter.) |
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10. Sign and print your name.
(Include your complete address and the date.) |
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| This worksheet is included in the CUBE Picture This! curriculum, Module V, Taking Responsibility Section. |
