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Service Project Letter to the Principal

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Students talk about being a good citizen and what it means to them.  In this citizenship lesson plan, students read, Arthur Meets the President and discuss the aspects of the book as they go along.  Students brainstorm a list of ideas on how to be a better citizen in the school and write a letter to the principal explaining their ideas.   

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letter writing, citizenship

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brainstorming, citizenship, letter writing, english language arts
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Grade
1st - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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1 day
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