60 points For this activity, you will write a letter to a local government leader about an issue that is important to you. You may choose any appropriate topic. Topics can include concerns regarding potholes, traffic, sidewalks, drug abuse, parks, homelessness, etc. The government leader can be a senator, city council person or mayor.

Directions for your letter:

Your letter needs to be at least three paragraphs. Each paragraph should be at least five sentences.

Paragraph 1 (Introduction): Introduce yourself, where you are from, how long you have lived in the area, what you do for work, your age, and explain how you are working to graduate from high school.

Paragraph 2 (The Issue): You should describe a real problem in your community. Why is it a problem and how does it affect you and your community? You should include research that explains the problem.

Paragraph 3: (A Solution): Describe a solution for the problem in your community. Why is it the best solution...or are there other solutions as well?