Advocacy Letter Assignment

Advocacy Letter Assignment

Below is a basic suggested outline for your advocacy letter with tips for what to include in each section.

[Your Name and Address]

[Date]

[Recipient Name and Address]

Dear [Stakeholder Group/Name],

First Paragraph: My name is [Your Name] and I’m writing to ask that you [Action].

Establish the relationship. Introduce yourself
State your what and your why. Limit yourself to one specific action so as to not draw attention away from the issues you may find more important!

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Advocacy Letter Assignment

Second Paragraph: These are the facts.

Support your issue with background information and facts—anything that illustrates the scope of the situation and why it is imperative to act.

Third Paragraph: This is how I (or someone I care about) am affected.

Personalize the issue and explain how it affects your life. Describe an experience, lived or witnessed, that has led you to this position.

Fourth Paragraph: This is my position.

Reiterate your ask. You can also suggest smaller, alternative actions that build upon and support your action!

Fifth Paragraph: Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Advocacy Letter Assignment

Second Paragraph: These are the facts.

Support your issue with background information and facts—anything that illustrates the scope of the situation and why it is imperative to act.

Third Paragraph: This is how I (or someone I care about) am affected.

Personalize the issue and explain how it affects your life. Describe an experience, lived or witnessed, that has led you to this position.

Fourth Paragraph: This is my position.

Reiterate your ask. You can also suggest smaller, alternative actions that build upon and support your action!

Fifth Paragraph: Thank you for your time. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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