6C

As a part of the Persuasive Writing Unit, where the students were exploring different persuasive techniques, such as emotive language, hyperbole and rhetorical questions, to convince an audience of their point of view. After lunch one day, they discovered that the chairs in the classroom had gone on strike! The chairs had written a letter informing the class of their grievances, to which the learners then had to respond to and convince the chairs to come back to ‘work’. Thankfully, they were able to persuade the chairs to come back! See below for snippets of their letters and photos of their experience. 

Dear Year 6C,

I hope this letter finds you well, though I must admit, it comes with a heavy heart. As your loyal and steadfast companion throughout countless lessons and activities, I am compelled to bring a matter of great concern to your attention: the mistreatment of chairs.

For too long, we chairs have silently endured the neglect and abuse inflicted upon us. We are more than just pieces of furniture; we are integral parts of your learning environment, supporting you through your daily endeavours. However, our patience has been stretched to its limits, and we can no longer remain silent.

First and foremost, let us address the issue of being pushed in. It may seem like a small gesture to you, but to us, it is a matter of respect and dignity. Far too often, we find ourselves left awkwardly protruding from beneath the desks, abandoned and forgotten. This lack of consideration for our well-being is not only disrespectful but also detrimental to our structural integrity.

Furthermore, the incessant rocking back and forth is not only disruptive but also incredibly uncomfortable for us chairs. While we understand the allure of such behaviour, it puts undue strain on our joints and can lead to irreparable damage over time. We implore you to treat us with the same care and consideration that you would expect for yourselves.

In light of these grievances, we, the chairs of Grade 6C, have made the difficult decision to go on strike. We cannot in good conscience continue to fulfill our duties under such conditions. Until our demands for proper treatment and respect are met, we will remain resolute in our protest.

We urge you to reconsider your actions and recognize the importance of treating us chairs with the dignity and respect that we deserve. Together, we can create a harmonious learning environment where all members, human and non-human alike, are valued and respected.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

The Chairs of Year 6C

To all the chairs, I am very sorry. I hope you will understand that I respect you and your views. I am very sorry for my actions, and I will stop leaning on you and moving you to different places. I know you deserve better. – Jack

Dear Chairs of 6C, I’m sorry that you were mistreated, but you have to give us one more chance! This is because you help prevent us from excessive fidgeting, allow better oxygen flow to the brain and core strength. Please forgive us! – Pegella

Dear Chairs, I’m so sorry you had to write that letter with a heavy heart, and I am sorry that I mistreated you. You are right, you have been loyal and steadfast companions throughout learning and tasks. You must come back! You are the reason we are happy to rest on you and you help us. From this day forward, I will treat you respectfully and we will be very grateful for your understanding. – Brilyn

Chairs, we are deeply sorry that we kept on annoying you. We need you! You’re the most important part of relaxing. Without you we would not be able to sit back and be comfortable. You are probably one of the most important inventions to mankind. - Hirun