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Hello Home Learners! Ed here, with Edition 155 of Ed Express, ready to wrap up the week with some fun learning in English and Food & Nutrition! Let's get started! 🍎📚

February 07, 2025

Hello Home Learners! Ed here, with Edition 155 of Ed Express, ready to wrap up the week with some fun learning in English and Food & Nutrition! Let's get started! 🍎📚

7th: 1827: The Freedom of the Press Act is passed in England, allowing newspapers to report on parliamentary proceedings. (History/Journalism/English)

ENGLISH
The Power of Persuasion! 📢

Introduction: Today, we're going to learn how to write persuasively, trying to convince someone to see things our way!

Materials: Paper, pencils, your best convincing arguments!

Activities:

  1. What's Your Opinion? Think about something you feel strongly about. It could be anything! Maybe you think kids should have more playtime at school, or you believe a certain book is the best ever. Write down your opinion clearly. 🤔

  2. Reasons Why: Now, come up with at least three strong reasons to support your opinion. Why do you feel this way? For example, if you think kids should have more playtime, your reasons might be: "Playtime helps us learn better," "Playtime is important for our health," and "Playtime makes school more fun!" 🤩

  3. Persuasive Language: Use persuasive words to make your arguments even stronger. Words like "because," "therefore," "clearly," and "obviously" can help. For example, "Clearly, playtime is essential for children's development because it allows them to exercise their creativity and social skills."

  4. Write a Letter: Imagine you're writing a letter to someone to convince them of your opinion. It could be a letter to your parents, your teacher, or even the Prime Minister! Use your reasons and persuasive language to make your case. ✉️

  5. Debate Time! (Optional) Have a friendly debate with someone about your chosen topic. Take turns presenting your arguments and listening to the other side. Remember to be respectful, even if you disagree! 🗣️

Helpful Tip: When writing persuasively, it's important to consider the other side's point of view as well. Addressing their concerns can make your argument even more convincing.

That's all for today's English adventure! Have a fantastic time persuading and debating! Don't forget to share your persuasive writing with us! Until next time, happy learning! 😊

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ART
Fruity Fun! 🍓

Introduction: Let's learn about the importance of fruits and how to make a delicious fruit salad!

Materials: A variety of fruits (bananas, strawberries, apples, oranges, grapes, etc.), a knife (with adult supervision), a cutting board, a bowl.

Activities:

  1. Fruit Identification: Look at the different fruits. Can you name them all? What colours are they? 🍌🍓🍎🍊🍇

  2. Fruit Groups: Do you know which food groups fruits belong to? They are a great source of vitamins and minerals.

  3. Fruit Salad Creation: With adult supervision, carefully cut the fruits into bite-sized pieces. Combine them in a bowl and mix them together. Enjoy your delicious and healthy fruit salad! 😋

  4. Fruity Facts: Research some interesting facts about different fruits. Did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside? 🤯

Helpful Tip: Talk about the importance of eating a variety of fruits to stay healthy and strong.

JOKE
A giggle a day keeps the learning blues away!

Q: What did the left eye say to the right eye?
A: Between you and me, something smells!

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That's all for today's edition!
Have a fantastic time exploring and learning!
Don't forget to share your creations with us – we love to see what you've been up to! Until next time, happy homeschooling! 😊

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