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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 tone should the letter use?
  • A.Angry, to show you mean it
  • B.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
  • C.Silly, to get attention
2.How should you end a letter to a member of Congress?
  • A.Stop in the middle of a sentence
  • B.Sign with a nickname only
  • C.Thank them, then sign with your full name
3.Who represents you in Congress?
  • A.Only the President
  • B.One senator and two representatives
  • C.Two senators and one representative
4.Which greeting is best in a letter to a senator?
  • A.Hey you,
  • B.To whoever reads this,
  • C.Dear Senator [last name],
5.Why should you say where you live?
  • A.So they can visit your house
  • B.Because a law says so
  • C.Members of Congress pay most attention to the people they represent
6.What is a petition?
  • A.A request signed by many people asking for a change
  • B.A ruling by a court
  • C.A law passed by Congress
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 1. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Polite and respectful, even if you disagree
  2. 2.Thank them, then sign with your full name
  3. 3.Two senators and one representative
  4. 4.Dear Senator [last name],
  5. 5.Members of Congress pay most attention to the people they represent
  6. 6.A request signed by many people asking for a change
  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.

Questions about Writing to Congress

What does the Writing to Congress worksheet cover?

It practices contacting national leaders about an issue — 7 questions for Grade 3 to Grade 5, all on C3 Framework D4.3.3-5: Share arguments and explanations beyond the classroom, on paper and on screen. The instruction to students is “Answer the questions, then write your letter”, and the answer key follows on the next sheet.

Which C3 Framework indicator does Writing to Congress practice?

D4.3.3-5, under Communicating Conclusions and Taking Informed Action for Grade 3 to Grade 5. The published indicator reads: “Present a summary of arguments and explanations to others outside the classroom using print and oral technologies (e.g., posters, essays, letters, debates, speeches, and reports) and digital technologies (e.g., Internet, social media, and digital documentary).” The worksheet assesses that indicator rather than a paraphrase of it.

What age or grade is this worksheet for?

Writing to Congress is written for Grade 3 to Grade 5, typically ages 40-41. It is one of the sheets on D4.3.3-5, so it suits any student working at that standard — including older students revisiting it and younger ones working ahead.

Does Writing to Congress come with an answer key?

Yes. All 7 answers are generated from the same problems as the questions, so the key cannot drift out of step with the sheet. It starts on a fresh sheet of paper, after the questions, so it is not handed out with the class by accident.

How many different versions of Writing to Congress can I print?

25 — one per student, and all 25 ask different questions. Set 1 downloads the whole class as a single PDF. Every version is fixed to its own address, so a sheet printed today holds the same problems when you reopen it next week.

Is Writing to Congress free to print and photocopy?

Yes. Writing to Congress, its answer key and its 25 versions are free to print and photocopy for your own class, with no account, no email capture and no subscription at the download step. Please do not resell them or republish them as your own.

More practice for D4.3.3-5

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