A Proposal for a Lunchtime Puzzle Club
October 14
Dear Principal Martinez,
My name is Maya Lin, and I am a fourth grader in Mrs. Gable’s class. I am writing to ask if our school could try out a lunchtime puzzle club this fall. I know you are always looking for positive ways to make recess safe, fun, and welcoming for everyone. I believe a four-week trial of a puzzle club would be a great addition to Oak Creek Elementary.
Right now, students have great choices outside on the blacktop and the soccer field. Many kids love running around, playing four-square, or kicking a ball. However, not every student enjoys high-energy games every single day. Some days, students feel tired, recover from a minor injury, or simply get overwhelmed by the loud noise in the gym and the playground. A puzzle club would offer a calm, quiet place where kids can recharge their brains while still spending time with friends.
- overwhelmed:
- Feeling overcome or stressed by too much noise, activity, or pressure.
- recharge:
- To rest and regain physical or mental energy.
- strategies:
- Careful plans or methods used to achieve a goal or solve a puzzle.
- tangrams:
- Traditional Chinese puzzles made of flat geometric shapes combined to form pictures.
- supervise:
- To watch over and direct people to ensure safety and proper behavior.
- donate:
- To give items or money to help others without asking for anything in return.
- inclusion:
- The practice of welcoming all people and ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to join.
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About this persuasive letter passage for 4th Grade
“A Proposal for a Lunchtime Puzzle Club” is a persuasive letter reading passage about starting a school puzzle club, written for 4th Grade. It takes about 4 minutes to read (615 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.