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What is this Student Mad About?

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Who wrote this document?

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What do you think happened that made the author very mad?

Why do think that made her mad?

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Why do you think she sent the letter where she did?

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Do you think that other kids have written letters similar to this one about other events that have happened?
What other kinds of events do you think kids might write to the Government about?

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