A Thoughtful Proposal for Morning Announcements
Dear Mr. Henderson and the Front Office Staff,
My name is Maya Lin, and I am a sixth grader in Room 214. I am writing to propose a small change that could make a meaningful difference for many students at Oak Creek Middle School. Every morning during homeroom, our school listens to the public address system for daily updates, upcoming sports tryouts, and club meetings. While these spoken announcements are helpful, I believe the office should also post a short, written summary of all club announcements on the bulletin board outside the library and on the school website.
- public address system:
- An electronic sound amplification system used to make announcements to a large group or building.
- muffled:
- Deadened, softened, or unclear in sound.
- audio glitch:
- A brief, unexpected malfunction or interruption in sound equipment.
- burden:
- A heavy load, difficult responsibility, or serious source of stress.
- designated:
- Officially assigned, chosen, or set aside for a particular purpose.
- administrative:
- Relating to the management and day-to-day operation of an organization or school.
- dedication:
- Commitment and loyalty to a specific task, purpose, or community.
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- 1What specific proposal does Maya Lin present in her letter to Mr. Henderson and the front office staff?
- 2Why does Maya include the personal anecdote about her friend missing the Robotics Club meeting?
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About this persuasive letter passage for 6th Grade
“A Thoughtful Proposal for Morning Announcements” is a persuasive letter reading passage about School Club Announcements, written for 6th Grade. It takes about 4 minutes to read (582 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.