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= EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT
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INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND
ASSESSMENTS FOR SCHOOLS
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Piatto30 May, 2007
Dear Parents,
The teachers at Valley Public School would like to recommend
that families turn off their televisions for one day every week.
Your school has written a letter to all parents recommending that families
should have one TV-free day each we he letter asks parents to turn off
the family television for one day every week.
‘2007 1CAS Witing Peper BO EAADo you think that having one TV-free day each week is a good idea?
You have been asked to write an argument to present a student's point of view.
Here are some things to think about before you start your planning:
NO OR | YES
* watching TV gives children e parents and children can
something to do spend more time together
e parents want to watch e children will go outside
TV too and play
In your writing you should clearly argue your point of view. You should provide
reasons to support your argument. Include some of your own ideas as well.
Your writing should convince readers to agree with you.
HINTS
e Use the planning time to organise your ideas.
° Stay on the topic: Is it a good idea to have one TV-free day each
week?
e Begin with an introduction that tells the reader your point of view
and finish with a conclusion that sums up your arguments.
e Write in paragraphs.
* Write in sentences that are correct and varied.
e Pay attention to spelling and punctuation.
e Use the time at the end of the task to check and improve your writing.
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SINGAPORE: Primary 3