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Save Our Playground!

The ice rink’s outdoor play space may be closed to make room for storage. Read the campaign note, then help Hudson, Lachlan and Zach persuade the rink manager to keep it open. Use clear opinions, strong reasons and persuasive language.

Read the campaign note

KEEP OUR PLAY SPACE! Our rink’s little play space should stay open. Families use it while they wait for skating lessons, and younger children can move about safely instead of sitting for a long time. The space has soft mats, a low climbing tunnel and a bench for carers. Keeping it open would make the rink more welcoming for families. It could also help children make friends before their lessons. Please ask the rink manager to keep this useful space. With a few repairs and regular safety checks, it can remain a happy place for everyone. Let’s look after it together!

1.What is the writer’s main opinion in the campaign note?

The rink should offer more skating lessons.
The play space should stay open.
Children should wait outside the rink.

2.Write two reasons the writer gives for keeping the play space open.

3.Which sentence gives a fact about the play space rather than an opinion?

The play space has soft mats, a low climbing tunnel and a bench for carers.
The play space is the best part of the rink.
Every rink should have a wonderful play space.

4.Find one persuasive word or phrase in the note that encourages readers to care about the play space. Copy it and explain how it might persuade someone.

Build a stronger argument

A persuasive paragraph usually states an opinion, gives reasons and ends with a clear request.

5.Hudson wants to add a reason to the campaign. Which sentence is the strongest reason?

I like the play space a lot.
A safe play space gives younger children somewhere to move while their families wait for lessons.
The play space is beside the rink.

6.Choose one idea to make the play space safer or more enjoyable. Write it as a persuasive sentence beginning, “The rink should…”

7.Lachlan suggests this slogan: “The play space is there.” Improve it so it is catchy and gives readers a reason to care.

8.Zach is writing to the rink manager. Write a short persuasive message asking the manager to keep the play space open. Include your opinion, two reasons and a polite request.

9.Draw a campaign poster that would persuade families to support the play space. Include one clear picture idea and a short slogan.

Plan your picture and slogan here.