Write: Reasons or Arguments

Reasons or Arguments

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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.

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.

TASK Choose one or more statements and give reasons or arguments.

• 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.

LONGER BREAKS AT SCHOOL RELAXING BE WITH NEED A FRIENDS BREAK LEARN NEW GAMES TIME TO EAT A SNACKVurderingseksemplar FUN

HEALTHY

FOCUS BETTER IN CLASS

My opinion on why children should have longer breaks at school

I think children my age should have longer breaks at school and I will explain why.

Breaks at school give children time to be with their friends. We can talk, play games and even learn new games. It is fun to be with friends at school. We can also make new friends.

Children need a break. Very often, we just sit still during the periods. We need the activity we get. We will have time to eat a snack if we are hungry or go to the toilet if we need to. The breaks make us focus better in class. In my opinion, even five more minutes will help. It will give us the extra time we need.

In an article published by Recess Guardians, experts say that longer breaks at school are really important for our health, developing skills and a social life. The experts also say that children learn better and focus better in class when they have longer breaks.

The way I see it, this is why children should have longer breaks at school.

Source: https://www.recessguardians.org/post/design-astunning-blog

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Introduction

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Sources