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Writing Persuasive Letters and Policy Memos to Public Decision-Makers
Draft professional letters, advocacy reports, and policy memos targeted to local, state, or tribal representatives.
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Adapting and Presenting Social Studies Arguments to Public Audiences
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Goal
Communicate social studies research and persuasive arguments effectively to diverse audiences using print, oral, and digital media formats.
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Learning standards covered
SSS4.5.4Washington Social Studies Standards · 7th GradePresent a summary of arguments and explanations to others outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, and reports) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary).
SSS4.9-12.3Washington Social Studies Standards · 7th GradePresent adaptations of arguments and explanations that feature evocative ideas and perspectives on issues and topics to reach a range of audiences and venues outside the classroom, using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, reports, and maps) and digital technologies (e.g. Internet, social media, and digital documentary).