Year 1

Year 1 has commenced learning how to plan and write a short persuasive letter, including a greeting, a topic sentence expressing an opinion, supporting reasons and a concluding sentence. They wrote their letters to a family and favourite person about a topic they felt very passionate about.

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best mum in the world.

I love you mum!

First you are the best because you work

for us to live a good life.

Next you are the best because when I have a headache you help me. You are the best.

My last reason you are the best is just for being yourself. You are the first person I saw.

You are the best. I love you.

From Frances

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best mum, you’re a superstar. I love you.

First you let me eat lots of icy-poles.

Next you let me play video games because you are kind.

My last reason is you take me to lots of birthday parties.

That is why you are the best mum

in the world. I love you.

From Jack

Dear Mum

I think you are the best mum on the planet.

First because you help me when I fall over.

The second reason is you play with me.

The last reason is you make the

yummiest chest.

You are the best mum ever to be on

the planet.

From Tia

Dear Mum

I definitely know you are the best mum

on the planet.

First you cook me food and you let

me eat it.

Also you play games with me and you sit with me.

I love you Mum.

From Ezra

Dear Mum

I definitely believe you are the best mum

in the world.

First you let me play video games and

you are not strict.

Secondly you listen and believe in me.

Finally you help me learn new things.

You are the best in the world.

From Archie

Dear Mum

I disagree that you are the worst mum.

I believe that you are the best mum

in the galaxy.

First because you teach me Maths.

The second reason is you help me

make pancakes.

The last reason is you give me medicine when I am sick.

Like when I was losing my voice.

YOU are the BEST mum ever! And no one is better than you!

From Sasha

Dear Mum

I feel that you are the best Mum in

the whole world.

First because you make me hot chocolate.

Secondly at night you always give

me hugs and kisses before bed.

My last reason is you take me to the

arcade and we have fun.

From Mason

Dear Amma

I think that you are the best Amma

in the world.

First you cook me yummy food. You are the best because you make me tortillas.

Next you give me big cuddles.

Finally, you answer my questions.

You are definitely the BEST, BEST,

BEST, BEST Amma in the world.

From Xavier

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best Mum in

the world.

First because you give me the

best cuddles.

Another reason is you cook yummy food

like fried rice.

My last reason is when I’m hurt you

help me.

That is why you are the best mum in the whole world.

From Eevie

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best Mum in the Solar System.

First because you help me make pancakes.

The second reason is you help me when

I fall over.

Finally you cheer me on when I play basketball.

You are the best there is no one better than you.

From Casper

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best because

I love you.

First you are the best because when

I am hurt you help me.

The second reason is because

sometimes we bake together.

My last reason is because you

play with me.

You are the best mum in the whole world.

From Rocky

Dear Mum

I believe you are the best Mum in the whole entire world.

First you take care of me `because you tuck me into bed.

Next you make yummy food.

My last reason is we have fun going to

the city. I really like to do that.

You are the best Mum in the world.

I love you mum.

From Zoe

Dear Mum

I feel you are the best Mum.

First you are the best because you take

me to the park.

Next when I get hurt you help me.

Finally you kiss me and cuddle me in bed.

I love you, you’re the best.

From Sarah

Dear Mum

I feel you are the best Mum in

the world. I love you.

I believe you are best because you

play snakes and ladders with me.

I love you Mum

From Roveena

Dear Mama

I definitely know that you are the best

Mama in the entire world.

First you always make sure I am healthy.

Secondly, you help me read German

and you are really good at reading German.

My last reason is that everyday you have something fun to do with me.

You are the best mum in the world,

no one is better. I love you

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