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Writing to Congress is a free printable Grade 3 to Grade 5 social studies worksheet on contacting national leaders about an issue, aligned to C3 Framework indicator D4.3.3-5. It prints 7 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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Writing to Congress

D4.3.3-5

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Answer the questions, then write your letter.

1.What could you add to show your class did research?
  • A.A short summary of the facts you found and their sources
  • B.A drawing of the leader
  • C.A copy of your report card
2.What should the first sentence of your letter do?
  • A.List your favorite foods
  • B.Tell a long joke
  • C.Say who you are and the issue you are writing about
3.Why should a letter stick to one issue?
  • A.Leaders read only one word
  • B.It is clearer and easier for the office to act on
  • C.It uses less ink
4.What tone should the letter use?
  • A.Angry, to show you mean it
  • B.Silly, to get attention
  • C.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
5.How should you ask for action?
  • A.Name exactly what you want the leader to do
  • B.Demand an answer by tomorrow
  • C.Hint at it without saying
6.Who represents you in Congress?
  • A.Two senators and one representative
  • B.One senator and two representatives
  • C.Only the President
7.Write a letter to a member of Congress thanking them for a vote or action, and explaining why it mattered to you.
  • I named the vote or action
  • I explained why it mattered to me or my community
  • I gave an example
  • I closed politely and signed my name

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Answer key — Writing to Congress

Set 14. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.A short summary of the facts you found and their sources
  2. 2.Say who you are and the issue you are writing about
  3. 3.It is clearer and easier for the office to act on
  4. 4.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
  5. 5.Name exactly what you want the leader to do
  6. 6.Two senators and one representative
  7. 7.A thank-you letter to a member of Congress that names the vote or action, explains with an example why it mattered to the writer or community, and closes politely.

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