Body of a sample e-mail:
The public library is essential to our community. Students
need a safe and quiet place to complete their homework.
However, the city council plans to cut the library's hours.
This will limit students' time to study and conduct
research after school.
I am writing to urge you to vote against these cuts. If the
budget is an issue, the city could redistribute funds from
real estate taxes already collected on properties in the
area. Taxes on nearby properties should support
community services like the local library.
Use the body of the sample e-mail to a city official to
answer the questions.
What is the viewpoint?
What is the problem?
What is an effect of the problem?
What is the proposed solution?