Topic: Should schools give students less homework?
Write a formal letter to your headteacher persuading them to reduce the amount of homework students receive.
Length: 250–350 words.
Include:
1. An introduction explaining your viewpoint.
2. Two developed arguments, each supported by an example and an explanation.
3. One opposing argument and a thoughtful response.
4. A conclusion requesting a specific change.
You could consider time for family, hobbies, rest and independent learning.
Writing targets:
– Use a formal, respectful tone.
– Include at least three persuasive techniques.
– Use varied sentence openings.
– Include a complex sentence beginning with “Although…”
– Avoid invented statistics.
Before submitting: Check your paragraphs, spelling and punctuation. Underline your strongest explanation and label three persuasive techniques you have used.