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Contacting Your Leaders is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on how to contact an elected leader and what to say, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D4.3.3-5. It prints 5 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two students in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Contacting Your Leaders

D4.3.3-5

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Choose the best answers. Then write your letter.

1.Why should you explain how a problem affects you?
  • A.It shows the leader why the problem matters to real people
  • B.It makes the letter longer
  • C.Leaders only read long letters
2.Why should a letter to a leader include facts?
  • A.Leaders cannot read opinions
  • B.Facts make leaders angry
  • C.Facts help show that the problem is real
3.In many cities, where can you speak to the city council in person?
  • A.At a public meeting with time for comments
  • B.Only at the state capital
  • C.At a council member's home
4.How should you treat a leader who disagrees with you?
  • A.Never write again
  • B.Stay polite and explain your reasons
  • C.Call the leader names
5.Write a letter to your mayor about trash, litter or recycling in your town.
  • I described the problem.
  • I suggested a solution.
  • I explained who it would help.
  • I was polite.

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Answer key — Contacting Your Leaders

Set 21. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.It shows the leader why the problem matters to real people
  2. 2.Facts help show that the problem is real
  3. 3.At a public meeting with time for comments
  4. 4.Stay polite and explain your reasons
  5. 5.A polite letter to the mayor that describes a trash, litter or recycling problem in town, suggests a solution, and says who it would help.

Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D4.3.3-5 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.