A Shared Shelf for Every Student
Dear Principal Miller,
I am writing to propose a simple, student-led project that would solve a recurring problem in our middle school: the creation of a Community Project Shelf in the media center. As seventh graders, my classmates and I are frequently assigned projects that require three-dimensional models, visual displays, and creative presentations. While these assignments are engaging, they often assume that every student has an endless supply of craft materials waiting in a closet at home. Establishing a shared shelf of clean, reusable materials would make our school projects more equitable and cut down on unnecessary waste.
- equitable:
- Fair and impartial, giving everyone what they need to succeed.
- equity:
- The condition of fairness and justice in treatment and resource distribution.
- hygiene:
- Practices and conditions that help maintain health and prevent disease, especially through cleanliness.
- prohibited:
- Forbidden or banned by an authority or rule.
- remnants:
- Small remaining parts or scrap pieces left over from something larger.
- pilot:
- To test or run a project on a small, trial basis before expanding it.
- textiles:
- Fabrics, cloths, or woven materials.
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- 1What core proposal is Jordan Reed presenting to Principal Miller?
- 2Why does Jordan argue that current project assignments create an equity issue for students?
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About this persuasive letter passage for 7th Grade
“A Shared Shelf for Every Student” is a persuasive letter reading passage about school supply equity and reuse, written for 7th Grade. It takes about 4 minutes to read (562 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.