3rd Grade
Part A
Watch and view the four resources below.
1. View the images of the school uniforms:
2. Watch the video below:
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3. Read the article below:
| school_uniform_article.docx |
4. Read and interpret the chart below:
| bar_graph_-_school_uniforms.docx |
Part B
Use the four resources above to complete the t-chart 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.
Write a beginning that gets your principal to understand and care
about your topic and clearly states your claim.
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.
your principal stating your opinion.
resources.
Write a beginning that gets your principal to understand and care about your topic and clearly states your claim.
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.
