HIGH SCHOOL WRITING PROMPTS
• September 2010 •
Write a Letter
In 1981, a United Nations resolution was passed that made September 21 the International Day of Peace. Writing letters for peace is a simple, but powerful way to let people in your community know about the International Day of Peace. Choose one of the following people to write to, then draft your letter.
- This year, a major global effort is being made to ask governmental leaders on every level to issue Proclamations. Write a letter to your mayor, governor, or Head of State asking them to write a Proclamation of Peace. See a sample proclamation.
- Write a letter to the editor of your local paper informing the people in your community about the International Day of Peace.
- Write to a musician you like and respect, asking them to let their audience know about Peace Day.
When you write your letter, state your reason for writing, you may even want to include an explanation about Peace Day. Remember that you want someone to take action, so be sure to use language that is persuasive.
To find out more about the International Day of Peace, visit the United Nations' Web site.
To learn more about ways in which you can get involved in Peace Day activities, go to the International Day of Peace official Web site.
