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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.Who represents you in Congress?
  • A.Two senators and one representative
  • B.One senator and two representatives
  • C.Only the President
2.Which greeting is best in a letter to a senator?
  • A.Hey you,
  • B.Dear Senator [last name],
  • C.To whoever reads this,
3.What tone should the letter use?
  • A.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
  • B.Angry, to show you mean it
  • C.Silly, to get attention
4.What should the first sentence of your letter do?
  • A.List your favorite foods
  • B.Say who you are and the issue you are writing about
  • C.Tell a long joke
5.Which is the strongest support for your request?
  • A.Saying everyone agrees with you
  • B.Saying the leader is mean
  • C.A fact or example that shows the problem
6.What could you add to show your class did research?
  • A.A short summary of the facts you found and their sources
  • B.A copy of your report card
  • C.A drawing of the leader
7.Write a letter to one of your US senators about a national issue you care about, such as protecting a national park.
  • I greeted the senator politely
  • I said who I am and where I live
  • I explained the issue with one fact or example
  • I asked for one clear action
  • I thanked the senator and signed my name

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Answer key — Writing to Congress

Set 16. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Two senators and one representative
  2. 2.Dear Senator [last name],
  3. 3.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
  4. 4.Say who you are and the issue you are writing about
  5. 5.A fact or example that shows the problem
  6. 6.A short summary of the facts you found and their sources
  7. 7.A polite letter to a senator that names the writer and where they live, explains one national issue with a fact or example, asks for one clear action, and closes with thanks and a signature.

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