Letter to the Editor

Dear people of the great state of Mississippi,

Hello. I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Mississippi. In late May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will make you proud.

Although I have gathered facts about your state from books and websites, I want to learn about Mississippi from people who actually live there. I am hoping that you would be willing to share information or items to help me learn more about Mississippi. You might consider sending items such as postcards, pictures, souvenirs, or other unique items that show your state’s pride. Here a few questions:

• Why do you live in your state? What brought your family there?

• What does your state look like?

• What do people do for fun?

• What types of food do you eat? What traditional food/recipes does your state have?

• What animals live there?

• Do you have a state athletic team?

I will need to gather all of my information by the first week of May. You may mail items to the address below. If you can participate, I will send my note of thanks to your editor after our State Fair. I really appreciate your help.

Sincerely,
Jacqualine
Miss Campbell’s Class
The Langley School
1411 Balls Hill Road
McLean, Virginia 22101