You Have Decided to Write a Letter to Your U

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Short Answer

You have decided to write a letter to your U.S. Senator and request support for a particular environmental issue that is coming before the Senate that you feel is beneficial. What guidelines from this chapter might you use as you prepare your letter, which you hope will foster cooperation from your elected official?

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Definitions:

Dual Encoding

The process of representing information in more than one form, typically both visual and verbal, to enhance memory retention.

Fine Motor

Refers to the skills involving the coordination of small muscles in movements, particularly involving the hands and fingers, such as holding a pencil or tying shoelaces.

Gross Motor

Skills that involve the large muscles of the body, such as those used for walking, running, lifting, and other major physical activities.

Symbolic Thinking

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent something else, a critical aspect of language development and abstract thought.