Reasons or Arguments WRITE
If you want to convince someone that you are right about something, you have to give them reasons or arguments why they should listen to you. NEED A BREAK
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How to give reasons: 1 Choose a statement. 2 Make a mind map or list with your arguments. 3 Choose some of your arguments. 4 Support your arguments with facts (statements you can prove). Remember sources! 5 Does your language fit who you are writing to: first graders, tweenagers, teens, parents, all ages? 6 Make a short ending. 7 Sources: Write the sources you have used.
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Choose one or more statements and give reasons or arguments.
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We should have longer school days and no homework. We should have no homework. We should have longer breaks. We should use mobile phones in school. Children can make a big difference to the environment. Children can make a big difference in their community. Children should be able to play computer games whenever they want. Children should decide when to go to bed at night. Individual work is easier than group work. Everyone should do 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Parents should know their children’s passwords. A statement of your choice.
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