Letter to the First Lady

In school, we have to write to a famous person, asking them to attend a poetry reading on the last day of school. I wrote to Laura Bush. I think I wrote a pretty good letter, so who knows? She actually might come... This is what I wrote:

Elizabeth Hembree
7th Grade Language Arts
---- Middle School
2443 Wedgewood Ave.
Akron, OH -----
February 18, 2005

Mrs. Laura Bush
First Lady of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20500


Dear Mrs. Bush:

My name is Elizabeth Hembree and I am a seventh grader at Hyre Middle School in Akron, Ohio. I am writing to invite you to a poetry reading on Thursday, June 2, 2005 in the school library. It runs from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. During the day, students will be reading their favorite poem or literary excerpt to those in attendance. My class will be presenting during the 8:00 hour. You are welcome to share your favorite poem as well. You may bring the rest of your family, because it is an open event.

I have been on the Honor Roll since 1st grade, and am currently enrolled in the Enriched Language Arts and Social Studies classes at Hyre. I am taking French, but plan to take Spanish 1 next year when I am in the eighth grade. I am the student council representative for my class, play the cello in our orchestra, and sing in the choir. I was also on the basketball team. My school offers many opportunities for the students to be involved in. It is a great school system.

I understand that someone in your position receives many requests and you are very busy. However, I would be very honored if you would be able to attend.


Thank you for considering this.


Sincerely,



Elizabeth Hembree


This assignment is also a grade for the structure of a buisness letter. Actually, right now I am in the school computer lab and just finished typing/printing this out. I hope that I get a good grade and, perhaps, the First Lady and her family will be able to come.