1. Writing a Letter To Suggest A Healthy Change You are going to write a letter to a school, restaurant or market. The letter is going to make a suggestion on how the school, restaurant or market can make a change so their customers can have healthier choices. Your letter will need to be written in standard letter format.

2. Standard Letter Format Must Include

3. Name and address of the writer Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063

4. Date of the letter Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2010

5. Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Name & title of who the letter is being written to (recipient)

6. Name and address of business/school Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065

7. Salutation with a colon: Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2012 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 Dear Ms. Smith:

8. Body of the letter- 1 paragraph Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 April 10, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 Dear Ms. Smith: *5 things to address after introducing yourself. 1) Write one good thing about the business/school. 2) Write one concern you have. 3) Write one change that could be made. 4) Write one reason why the change would make the business/school healthier. 5) Write a final statement to persuade the business/school to make the change. *Note: You will be handwriting your letter so you can indent the first sentence of your paragraph. Generally business letters are typed and not indented, but use a block paragraph style.

9. Closing Words like ‘Thank you’ or ‘Sincerely’ followed by a comma, Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 April 10, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 Dear Ms. Smith: 5 things to address. 1.write one good thing about the company/school. 2. write one concern you have. 3. write one change that could be made. 4. write one reason why the change would make the company/school healthier. 5. write a final statement to persuade the company/school to make the change. Thank you,

10. Writers Signature Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 April 10, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 Dear Ms. Smith: 5 things to address. 1.write one good thing about the company/school. 2. write one concern you have. 3. write one change that could be made. 4. write one reason why the change would make the company/school healthier. 5. write a final statement to persuade the company/school to make the change. Thank you, Sally Student

11. 2 spaces between each part of the letter 2 spaces Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 2 spaces January 26, 2012 2 spaces Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 2 spaces Dear Ms. Smith: 2 spaces 6 things to address. 1) Introduce yourself to the reader 2) Write one good thing about the company/school. 3) Write one concern you have. 4) Write one change that could be made. 5) Write one reason why the change would make the company/school healthier. 6) Write a final statement to persuade the company/school to make the change. 2 spaces Thank you, 2 spaces Sally Student

12. sample letter Sally Student 1234 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2010 Mary Smith, Manager Taco Tree 246 Work St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 Dear Ms. Smith: My name is Sally Student and My name is Sally Student and I brought my children to Taco Tree yesterday. The food was great. I am concerned because the only thing on the menu to drink was soda. I think you should have milk and water available also. Soda is full of sugar and unhealthy for us, but add milk and water are good, nutritional choices. Your food is great and I hope that you will add healthier beverage choices to healthier beverage choices to your menu soon! Thank you, Sally Student Introduce self 1 good thing 1 concern 1 change 1 reason for change 1 persuading sentence Name and address of writer Date Name and title of addressee Name and address of company or school Salutation Closing Signature

13. Tina Teacher 975 First St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2012 George Diaz, Manager Jon’s Market 246 Cochran St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 Dear Mr. Diaz: My name is Tina Teacher and I come to your store often because it is close to my house. I enjoy shopping at Jon’s Market because all of the workers are so helpful and nice. My concern is that often your produce is not fresh. I suggest you check your produce a few times a day for freshness. Fruits and vegetables are so good for my family, but they need to be fresh. I hope that you will take my suggestion so that I can continue shopping in your store. Sincerely, Tina Teacher sample letter

14. Tina Teacher 975 First St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 January 26, 2012 George Diaz, Manager Jon’s Market 246 Cochran St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 Dear Mr. Diaz: My name is Tina Teacher and I come to your store often because it is close to my house. I enjoy shopping at Jon’s Market because all of the workers are so helpful and nice. My concern is that often your produce is not fresh. I suggest you check your produce a few times a day for freshness. Fruits and vegetables are so good for my family, but they need to be fresh. I hope that you will take my suggestion so that I can continue shopping in your store. Sincerely, Tina Teacher What is the date of the letter? Who wrote the letter? What is her address? Who is the letter written to? What company/school is the letter written to? What is the address of the company/school? What is the salutation? What is the closing? What is one good thing about the company? What is the concern? What change could be made? Why would the change help make the company/ school healthier? What is the persuasive sentence?

15. Shaun Green 567 Base St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 March 1, 2010 Sue Smith, Principal Simi Middle School 369 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 Dear Ms. Smith: My children go to your school and I really like the teachers because my children are learning so much! I am concerned because the food that the students can buy at lunch has a lot of sugar and fats. I suggest you add a salad bar and some fruit to the cafeteria choices. Foods high in sugar and fats contribute to obesity, and too many children are overweight. I hope that for the health of the children you will consider making changes in your cafeteria food. Sincerely, Shaun Green sample letter

16. Shaun Green 567 Base St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93065 March 01, 2010 Sue Smith, Principal Simi Middle School 369 School St. Simi Valley, Ca. 93063 Dear Ms Smith: My children go to your school and I really like the teachers because my children are learning so much! I am concerned because the food that the students can buy at lunch is full of sugars and fats. I suggest you add a salad bar and some fruit to the cafeteria choices. Foods high in sugar and fats contribute to obesity, and too many children are overweight. I hope that for the health of the children you will consider making changes in your cafeteria food. Sincerely, Shaun Green What is the date of the letter? Who wrote the letter? What is his address? Who is the letter written to? What company/school is the letter written to? What is the address of the company/school? What is the salutation? What is the closing? What is the good thing about the company/school? What is the concern? What change could be made? Why would the change help make the company/ school healthier? What is the persuasive sentence?

17. letter Ideas Ask the manager of your local convenience store to offer 1% or skim milk instead of only whole milk. Let your child’s school know that the new USDA guidelines state that ½ of our plate (1 meal) should consist of fruits and vegetables. Write to your favorite restaurant and suggest they include more low-fat menu items.