StudySpace: We the People ed. 6

Express your opinion on a political subject by writing a letter to the editor of either a local newspaper or your school paper. The letter should be typed on white paper and be short and clear to the reader. Use the following format for a business letter, and be sure to use the spell-checking and grammar-checking tools on your computer.

Name of newspaper

Address of newspaper

Dear Editor:

[Text of letter: State the issue, your opinion, what action you think should be taken.]

1. Why did you select this issue?
   
   

2. Did writing the letter help you form an opinion on the issue?
   
   

3. Will you send this letter? Why or why not?
   
   

4. Does expressing a political opinion make you uncomfortable? Explain.
   
   

5. Do you think most Americans know enough about the issues so that they can form opinions based on rational thought? Explain.