Lesson 2: Brainstorming Issues and Purpose
Completion requirements
- Objective: Identify a community issue that matters to you and define your purpose in writing the letter.
- Instructions:
- Brainstorm Issues: Think about local issues you care about. This could be related to school, the environment, health, public safety, or community services.
- Research the Issue: Do some quick research to ensure you understand the issue. This might involve reading articles, watching news clips, or gathering opinions from others.
- Define the Purpose: Decide what you want to achieve with your letter. Do you want to raise awareness, ask for action, or offer a solution?
- Complete the Community Issue Worksheet to organize your thoughts.