Letter-Writing Frame: Letter to the US Secretary of the Treasury

Directions: Use the following guide to help you organize your letter to the US treasury secretary about the importance of financial literacy. Once you have completed this guide, copy the information onto a blank piece of paper or type your letter using word processing software. Make sure that you clearly understand the assessment requirements before beginning your letter.

Letter-Writing Frame Letter to the US Secretary of the Treasury

Student Resource 2.6

Letter-Writing Frame: Letter to the US Secretary of the Treasury

Directions: Use the following guide to help you organize your letter to the US treasury secretary about the importance of financial literacy. Once you have completed this guide, copy the information onto a blank piece of paper or type your letter using word processing software. Make sure that you clearly understand the assessment requirements before beginning your letter.

Date:

Dear Mr. (or Madam) Secretary,

I am currently enrolled in a Principles of Finance class at (name of school). I am writing to you today [Clearly explain your purpose for the letter. Draw from your notes, readings, discussions, and/or presentation.]

There are many reasons why financial education is important. To begin[Write your first reason here. Remember to include at least one accurate fact (taken from the readings, notes, or presentation) that effectively supports one of your claims regarding the importance of financial literacy.]

Secondly/Furthermore/Also[Write your second reason here.]

Thirdly/Lastly/Finally[Write your third reason here.]

In conclusion, after giving this topic much thought, one way to increase the financial literacy levels of our teens is to[Write down your suggestion for the treasury secretary.]

Thank you for your time, and I hope that you can consider my suggestion.

Sincerely,

(Your Name)

Before you turn in your letter, make sure it meets or exceeds the following assessment criteria:

The letter includes three detailed reasons why financial literacy is important.

The letter includes at least one accurate fact (taken from the readings, notes, or presentation) that effectively supports one of your claims regarding the importance of financial literacy.

The letter provides a realistic and/or appropriate solution to improve the financial literacy levels of our youth.

The letter is neat and legible, and uses proper spelling and grammar.

Rubric

Treasury Letter Rubric (1)

Treasury Letter Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe letter includes three detailed reasons why financial literacy is important 5 pts Met 3 pts Partially Met 0 pts Didn't Meet 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe letter includes at least one accurate fact that effectively supports one of the author's claims regarding the importance of financial literacy 5 pts Met 3 pts Partially Met 0 pts Didn't Meet 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe letters offers a realistic and or appropriate solution to improve the financial literacy levels of our youth 5 pts Met 3 pts Partially Met 0 pts Didn't Meet 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThe letter is neat legible and uses proper spelling and grammar 5 pts Met 3 pts Partially Met 0 pts Didn't Meet 5 pts Total Points: 20