🚂 Ed Express [047]

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Tuesday's Triumphs! 🏆

Let's sharpen our persuasive writing skills and become masters of argument!

Your Mission:

Choose a topic you feel strongly about and write a persuasive paragraph or short essay to convince others to see your point of view.

Some possible topics:

• Should school uniforms be abolished?

• Are video games harmful or beneficial?

• Should plastic bags be banned?

• Is climate change the biggest threat facing the world today?

• Should homework be abolished?

Remember to include:

• A clear and concise thesis statement outlining your main argument.

• Strong supporting evidence and examples.

• Persuasive language and rhetorical devices.

• A call to action urging your audience to take a specific step.

Bonus Challenges:

• Deliver your persuasive speech to your family or friends.

• Create a poster or visual aid to support your argument.

• Research counterarguments and address them in your writing.

Share your persuasive masterpieces on social media using #EdExpress!

ART
Recycled Robots! 🤖♻️

Let's unleash our creativity and build some fantastic robots from recycled materials!

You'll Need:

• Cardboard boxes, tubes, egg cartons, etc.

• Plastic bottles, lids, and containers

• Tin foil

• Pipe cleaners, straws, or other flexible materials

• Scissors, glue, and tape

• Markers, paint, or other decorative materials

Instructions:

1. Gather a collection of recyclable materials from around your house.

2. Imagine the type of robot you want to create. Will it be a friendly helper, a fierce warrior, or a silly companion?

3. Start building your robot by connecting the different materials together. Use your imagination and creativity to design unique features and functions.

4. Decorate your robot with markers, paint, or other embellishments to bring it to life.

Bonus Challenges:

• Give your robot a name and backstory.

• Create a series of robots with different personalities and abilities.

• Build a miniature robot world using recycled materials for scenery.

• Write a story or comic strip featuring your robot characters.

Share your recycled robot creations on social media using #EdExpress! 🤖

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What do you call an alligator in a vest?

A: An investigator!

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