“Write a letter to your head teacher suggesting one improvement that would make your school a better place. Be polite but persuasive.”
Planning Hints
5 tips to help you plan your response
Use the correct letter format: address, date, "Dear...", sign off.
State your suggestion clearly in the first paragraph.
Give at least three strong reasons why your idea would work.
Anticipate objections and address them.
End with a polite request for a response.
Starter Sentences
Suggested opening lines to get you started
“I am writing to you with a suggestion that I believe would benefit every student at our school.”
“As a Year 6 pupil who has been at this school for seven years, I feel qualified to suggest a small but significant change.”
“I hope this letter finds you well. I have an idea I would like to share.”
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