Less Homework, More Fun!
Less Homework, More Fun!
Dear Teachers,
I am writing to you because I think we should have less homework. I am in second grade, and I like to learn. But sometimes, homework makes me sad.
When we have too much homework, we do not have time to play. Playing is how we learn too. We learn to share and make friends. We learn to be fair.
Also, I like to spend time with my family. We like to read books together. We like to cook and eat dinner. If I have too much homework, I can't do these things.
I think homework is good sometimes. It helps us practice what we learn in class. But too much homework is not good. It makes us tired and sad.
Please think about giving us less homework. We will have more time to play. We will have more time with our families. And we will still learn a lot!
Thank you for listening.
Sincerely,
Ethan Parker
- Homework:
- Work that students do at home for school.
- Share:
- To let others use something.
- Fair:
- Treating everyone the same way.
- practice:
- To do something again and again so you can get better at it.
- family:
- A group of people who are related to each other, like parents and children.
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“Less Homework, More Fun!” is a persuasive letter reading passage about Homework Limits, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (163 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.