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It is impossible to provide one letter that would meet the needs of all students; so, you will need to personalize your letter to address your concerns or issues regarding legislation.  Please use the left-hand column as a guide for the format, but make the letter unique to your needs!\nReturn Address\nDate\nSenator’s Address\nSalutation\nIntroduce yourself:  your name, address and school to identify that you are a constituent\nWhy are you writing your Senator?\nAsk for a response\nThank your Senator for his/her time\nClosing with your name\nYour Name\nAddress\nCity, S.C.  Zip Code\n[Insert Date]\nThe Honorable [Insert Senator’s Name]\nPost Office Box 142\nColumbia, S.C.  29202-0142\nDear Senator [Insert Last Name]:\nMy name is [Insert Your Name] and I reside at [Insert Your Address] in [Insert Your City], South Carolina.  I am in the fourth grade at [Insert Your School].\nI am writing you to ask that you help make school buses safer to ride.  I ride the bus to and from school every day.\n[Be specific with your suggestion, idea or request.  If you are writing about a specific Bill, include the Bill Number -\nfor example, H. 5400 or. S. 2815]\nI appreciate your help and ask that you please send me a response letting me know if you are able to pass a Bill that would make our school buses safer to ride.\nThank you for your time and considering my request.\nSincerely,\n[Insert Your Name]","cbCaihpwkTsgR9Ev","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihpwkTsgR9Ev","docx",13405,"English","# Letter format\n## Addressing the senator\n## Letter body structure\n## Request and closing","[{\"question\":\"What sections should be included in the sample letter to a state senator?\",\"answer\":\"Return address, date, senator’s address, salutation, introduction as a constituent, reason for writing, request (including bill number if applicable), ask for a response, closing, and signature with your name.\"},{\"question\":\"How should the writer introduce themselves in the letter?\",\"answer\":\"Include your name, address, and school to show you are a constituent, then briefly identify your grade and school.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the main request example provided in the sample letter?\",\"answer\":\"Help make school buses safer to ride, supported by the fact that the writer rides the bus to and from school every day, followed by a specific request.\"}]","Sample Letter to Your Senator | DOCX"]