5th Grade

Directions: Should public schools require students to wear school uniforms? After viewing the picture, watching the video clip, reading the article "School Uniforms - Think Again" and interpreting the graph, write a letter to the principal in which you answer the question above and explain your reasons for or against school uniforms.  Give three reasons supported with examples and details from the resources to support your opinion. 

Part A
Watch and view the five resources below.

Resource #1

Resource #2

Resource #3

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Resource #4

school_uniform_article.docx
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Resource #5

bar_graph_-_school_uniforms.docx
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Part B
Use the five resources above to complete the t-chart the teacher has given to show the pros and cons of school uniforms.

Part C
Use the t-chart, to form an opinion for or against school uniforms at your school.

• Use letter format (date, heading, body, signature) to write a letter to your principal stating your opinion.

Give 3 main reasons supported with examples and details from the resources.

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  Write a beginning that gets your principal to understand and care about your topic and clearly states your opinion.
  
  Give reasons for your opinion and support those reasons with evidence (details, examples, facts, quotes).
  
  Organize your writing to best convince your principal of your claim and use transition words (in addition, consequently, for instance) to show how parts fit together.
  
  Close your letter reminding your principal why your opinion is important. 


• Be sure to include your signature.