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            |  Dear 
			People of the Great State of Illinois, 
 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 Illinois. In 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 think that I can receive the best information from the 
			people who live there. This is why I am writing to you. I am hoping 
			that you would be willing to send me some items to help me learn 
			more about the best things in your state. You might consider sending 
			items such as postcards, pictures, souvenirs, this newspaper 
			article, or any other unique items that would be useful or show your 
			state's pride.
 Here are a few questions:
 • Why do you live in your state?/What first brought your family 
			there?
 
 • How do you make money?/What is your job?
 
 • What does your state look like?
 
 • What do people do for fun?
 
 • What animals live there?
 
 • What traditional food/recipes does your state have?
 
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			• What type of music is native to your state?
 • Do you have a state athletic team?
 
 • What geographic features are unique to your state?
 I will need to gather all of my information by the second week of 
			May.
 You can mail items to the address below. I really 
			appreciate your help! Sincerely,
 Hylah
 
 Miss Campbell's Class
 The Langley School
 1411 Balls Hill Road
 McLean, Virginia 22101
 [Posted 
            
			February 12, 
			2024]
             
            
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            Editors Note:  LDN did check out 
			the Langley School and verified that Miss Campbell is the third 
			grade teacher at the school and teaches social studies. |