Letter to the President

Who will be the next president? Learners write a persuasive letter to the president of the United States. They research the 2000 Presidential election, interview parents, and reflect on their own opinions and experiences to write their...

Here, young historians learn about the space race by examining a letter written to John F. Kennedy by an elementary school student in 1961, and then reading an article to learn the historical context that helps them make sense of it. A...

What stories can a desk paperweight and picture frame possibly tell us about the president of the United States? Pupils are transported to the desk of President John F. Kennedy through an engaging interactive site. The guide offers a...

Gain insight into General George Washington's role at Valley Forge with a learning exercise that challenges scholars to examine a primary resource—a letter to Governor George Washington—and answer one focus question.   

Sixth graders write Dear Abby asking for advice. In this writing lesson, 6th graders compose a letter as if they were a Civil War soldier. Students illustrate weapons and important events from the war. 

In this letter to the President worksheet, students write a letter to the President about earthquakes and volcanoes. Students include 4 bullet points in their letters.

Pupils find out about the minds and thoughts of presidents through reading their actual letters. They explore the personal lives of presidents. They answer questions about a primary source. They write essays.

In this language arts worksheet, students write a letter to President Bush. By using the worksheet, students are guided through the process of creating the rough draft of their letter which includes a greeting, introduction, two...

Students pretend they are journalists and have to write 10 questions to ask the President at the State of the Union Address. In this State of the Union Address lesson plan, students then watch the Address and write letters to the President.