Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Writing we are continuing to learn how to write a persuasive text that considers the audience and purpose.

VOCABULARY

Persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it.

Purpose: the reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc. an intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.

Audience: who the author writes their text for.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

It’s common for schools to reward students for achievements in sports and academics. Some schools reward kindness. What about perfect attendance? Should students be rewarded for showing up every day? There’s no doubt that success at school depends on being present and ready to learn. But some people say rewarding perfect attendance isn’t a fair practice. It penalises kids who miss school for reasons beyond their control. 

Ask your child to brainstorm reasons for both sides of the argument. When they’ve completed the brainstorm, choose their strongest reason and write a paragraph following the OREO structure.